US inflation rose 2.7% in December
New York Post·2026-01-13 13:38
US inflation held steady in December at a slightly cooler pace than the start of 2025 – though missing data due to the government shutdown left the report murkier than usual.The Consumer Price Index rose 2.7% in December over the past 12 months – the same as last month’s report and in line with expectations, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Tuesday. KUBE – stock.adobe.comCore CPI – which excludes volatile food and energy prices – rose 2.6% on a yearly basis. The headline and core figures saw a 0.3% and ...