Inflation, December

Inflation: December core CPI comes in softer than expected
New inflation data out Wednesday showed headline consumer prices rose as forecast in December as core prices showed some easing with the Federal Reserve's path forward in focus. The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 2.
Inflation accelerated as expected in December
US inflation continued to heat up at the end of 2024. The consumer price index rose 2.9% year-over-year in December, above November's 2.7% rate.
Inflation rises 2.9% in December, in line with expectations
The Labor Department released the inflation report for December which showed prices were up 2.9% from a year ago, in line with economists expectations and up from 2.7% in November.
Inflation rises for third month to 2.9% in December. What it means for Fed rate cuts.
Annual inflation ticked up for a third straight month in December as food and energy costs rose, the CPI report showed. Here's how it could affect Fed rate cuts.
U.S. Consumer Prices Climb Slightly More Than Expected In December
Largely reflecting a surge by energy prices, the Labor Department released a report on Wednesday showing consumer prices in the U.S.
US inflation still slowing as producer prices rise below expectations in December
U.S. producer prices rose less than expected in December as higher costs for goods were partially offset by stable services prices, suggesting inflation remained on a downward trend after progress had stalled in recent months.
Breakeven inflation rates rise despite December's mild producer-price reading
Market-based expectations of future inflation were rising further above 2% on Tuesday as traders looked past December's mild producer-price index report and a
Producer prices rose slightly in December, a positive sign for inflation
Where prices did climb — warehousing and transportation — points to an inventory build. Upcoming CPI will make the inflation picture clearer.
US Producer Inflation Cooler Than Expected In December
US producer inflation rose less than analysts expected in December, according to government data released Tuesday, on the back of cooler food costs.
Inflation rose to 3.3% in December in producer price index in threat to outlook
There are growing concerns about the stickiness of inflation and fears that the Federal Reserve may have to keep interest rates restrictively high for longer.

Asian Stocks Mixed Ahead of US Inflation Data

CPI Inflation Ticked Up To 2.9% In December—Highest Since July As Economists Note Stalling Progress
Progress on inflation should stall this year” as fiscal, immigration and trade policies shift, caution Bank of America ...
Core CPI Inflation Eases; S&P 500 Futures Jump, Fed Rate-Cut Hopes Rise (Live Coverage)
Consumer price index data for December showed that core price pressures eased more than expected. S&P 500 futures rose as ...
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.
'Core' rate of inflation eases a bit, CPI shows. Fed and Wall Street get some breathing room.
A key measure of consumer prices rose less than expected in December, perhaps calming at least temporarily fresh worries ...
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 ...
Stronger-Than-Expected Inflation Puts Further Rate Cut Plans on Ice
The path of inflation proved bumpier than expected in December, with price growth picking up more than economists had ...
Core CPI Inflation Eases; Lifting S&P 500 Futures, Fed Rate-Cut Hopes (Live)
Consumer price index data for December showed that core price pressures eased more than expected. S&P 500 futures rose as ...
Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq set for slightly higher open as CPI report looms; JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs launch earnings season
Follow all the action as the December CPI inflation report impacts bonds, stocks and forex, and Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan ...