Prices rose 2.7% in December from a year ago, a sign that inflation continues rising but in line with the pace seen in recent months.

A government report showed inflation remained relatively contained at the close of 2025 despite turbulence from tariffs, giving the Federal Reserve some breathing room as it weighs the threat of price pressures against a cooling labor market.

US consumer prices rose 2.7% annually in December, closing out a year that saw slight progress on inflation but continued affordability concerns for many Americans.

U.S. consumer prices increased in December, lifted by higher costs for rents and food as some of the distortions related to the government shutdown that had artificially lowered inflation in November unwound,

Good morning. Today’s most important economic data readout, the Consumer Price Index is just out — and it’s looking pretty good. In the month of December, inflation rose 0.3% month-over-month to 2.7% on the year. And even better, the Core Inflation rate grew just 0.2% to 2.6% year-over-year.

The latest release of inflation statistics shows price growth was in line with what economists expected after the government shutdown resulted in a confusing November reading. The consumer price index climbed 2.

New CPI report fuels political battle over affordability as Republicans and Democrats clash ahead of midterm elections, with inflation holding at 2.7%.

An inflation report on Tuesday is set to provide a key gauge of the nation’s economy, just days after the Department of Justice's probe into Fed Chair Powell.