- The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) for December 2025 rose 2.7% year-over-year, matching the annual pace from November, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Core CPI, which excludes volatile food and energy prices and is closely watched by the Federal Reserve, increased 2.6% annually, also consistent with the prior month.
- The monthly headline CPI rose 0.3%, driven primarily by a significant 0.4% increase in shelter costs, which accounts for over one-third of the CPI weighting.
- Food prices saw a sharp monthly jump of 0.7%, the largest one-month increase in grocery prices since October 2022, adding to consumer affordability concerns.
- Economists noted that the data remains somewhat distorted due to collection issues stemming from the government shutdown in late 2025, with some analysts suggesting the true annual rate might be closer to 3% if all data were included.
December CPI report shows annual inflation held steady at 2.7% amid sticky prices
Jan 15, 2026, 6:33:50 PM UTC(4 hours ago)
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SCHMID: DECEMBER CPI CONSISTENT WITH CLOSE-TO-3% INFLATION
