US inflation cools to 2.7% in November in first report after government shutdown
New York Post·2025-12-18 13:52
US inflation unexpectedly cooled in November — slowing its pace in the first report since September after a government shutdown disrupted data gathering. The Consumer Price Index rose 2.7% in November over the past 12 months, down from 3% in September and below expectations of a 3.1% rise, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Thursday.The Consumer Price Index rose 2.7% in November over the past 12 months. SARAH YENESEL/EPA/ShutterstockCore CPI – which excludes volatile food and energy prices – rose 2.6% over ...