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.
Inflation Ticked Up To 2.9% In December As Expected—Highest Since July
Progress on inflation should stall this year” as fiscal, immigration and trade policies shift, caution Bank of America economists.
Inflation accelerated as expected in December
US inflation continued to heat up at the end of 2024. The consumer price index rose by 2.9% year over year in December, above November's 2.7% rate.
CPI Inflation Hurt More In December But With A Silver Lining
The cost of living rose more in December than the month before, as rising energy costs hurt household budgets and stoked inflation. However, "core" prices were cooler, providing some hope for lower inflation in the coming months.
December CPI Report: What to Expect From Inflation Data
The closely scrutinized monthly consumer-price index is due at 8:30 a.m. ET. Here are some key points to know ahead of the report: Economists expect annual inflation to come in at 2.9% as of December,
Inflation shows signs of easing again, per December CPI
The Consumer Price Index ticked up by 0.4% in December, but a measure that excludes food and energy prices slowed for the first time in four months, the Labor Department said on Wednesday. Why it matters: Inflation resumed a cooling trend after a months-long interruption,
U.S. Consumers Couldn’t Keep Up Their Surprise Streak in December
Retail sales were higher in December, but they didn’t come in ahead of economist estimates. This broke a six-month streak of ...
US import prices remain tame in December
U.S. import prices barely rose for a third straight month in December as a surge in the costs of fuels ad foods was offset by ...
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.
Inflation heated up in December, as prices continue to weigh on Americans
The consumer price index increased by 2.9 percent in December from a year earlier, the Labor Department reported Wednesday, ...
US inflation picked up in December but underlying price pressures eased
U.S. inflation likely worsened last month on the back of higher prices for gas, eggs, and used cars, a trend that could make ...
Israel inflation eases in December for 3.2% rate in 2024
Israel's inflation eased more than expected in December to end 2024 at a rate of 3.2% versus 3.0% in 2023, according to data ...
December monthly border encounters decrease to lowest daily average since July 2020: DHS
Daily encounters in December along the southwest border were the lowest average since July 2020, according to the Department ...
Inflation rose to 5-month high in December. What that means for Fed rate cuts.
Annual inflation ticked up for a third straight month in December as food, energy costs rose, CPI report showed. But ...
December Retail Sales Missed Expectations. Holiday Sales Were Still Solid.
Retail sales gained 0.4% in December from November, slightly below projections for a 0.5% increase, according to FactSet.