Dec CPI rises a touch above expectations, keeps Fed on track

Inflation pressures ease in December as core CPI rises less than forecast
New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics out Wednesday showed that a key inflation metric eased for the first time since July. On a "core" basis, which strips out the more volatile costs of food and gas,
Instant view: Dec CPI rises a touch above expectations, keeps Fed on track
U.S. consumer prices increased slightly more than expected in November as energy costs rose, pointing to an inflation trend that lines up with the Federal Reserve's view for a slower path of rate cuts this year.
US Core CPI Rises Less Than Forecast in December at 0.2%
US consumer prices eased in December as the so-called core consumer price index increased 0.2% after rising 0.3% four straight months. Michael McKee breaks down the numbers on Bloomberg Television.
CPI accelerates in December, as expected; core CPI unexpectedly slips
The Consumer Price Index 0.4% M/M in December, matching the consensus and slightly accelerating from the 0.3% increase in the previous month, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released on Wednesday.
US consumer prices rise slightly above expectations in December
U.S. consumer prices increased slightly more than expected in December amid higher costs for energy goods, pointing to still elevated inflation that aligns with the Federal Reserve's projections for fewer interest rate cuts this year.

Inflation rose to 3.3% in Dec. in producer price index

CPI edged higher in December, complicating the Fed's upcoming decision on rate cuts
Inflation is proving stickier than expected, which could cause Fed to hit pause button on more interest rate cuts.
Latest CPI Inflation Report Makes January Fed Rate Cut Very Unlikely
Consumer Price Index showed an acceleration to 2.9%, the highest rate since July. With such high inflation, the Fed is ...
Mixed CPI Data For December
A jump in energy prices was primarily responsible for the increase in the overall CPI, especially energy commodities (fuel ...
Inflation Sped Up in December, a Fresh Challenge for the Fed
The Consumer Price Index rose 2.9 percent from a year earlier, but a measure of underlying inflation was more encouraging.
Here's the inflation breakdown for December 2024 — in one chart
The consumer price index, an inflation gauge, rose 2.9% on an annual basis in December 2024 on the back of higher food and ...
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Consumer Price Index increased 0.4% in December, Labor Department
The Consumer Price Index increased 0.4% in December, compared to the previous month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported ...
US inflation picks up pace for 3rd month in December
Overall inflation in the United States accelerated for the third-straight month in December. But the core consumer price ...
Energy Prices Surged in December
Energy costs jumped in December, with the acceleration accounting for 40% of the total increase in the consumer price index ...
Core CPI rises less than forecast as inflation pressures ease slightly in December
A key inflation metric eased for the first time since July as investors debate the Federal Reserve's next interest rate ...