Group 1 - Java prices fell to 224 in the week of December 13th from 237, with a revised previous figure of 236, indicating a minor adjustment [1] - The 4-week average for Java rose to 217, influenced by a low number from Thanksgiving, suggesting seasonal fluctuations [1] - Continued claims increased to 1.897% in the week of December 6th, up from 1.83% the prior week, but still below the 1.9% mark [2] Group 2 - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) came in at 2.7%, slightly better than expected, with core CPI at 2.6%, indicating positive inflation trends [2][5] - The index for shelter showed a decline of 0.2%, with a low monthly rate of 0.1%, suggesting stability in housing costs [4] - Energy prices rose by 1.1% over the same two-month period, but overall energy prices have decreased, which may lead to improved December numbers [4]