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.

The final Consumer Price Index report of 2025 caps off a year in which inflation gradually eased but remained uneven across the economy.

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,

Traders are digesting a report on December consumer price inflation, new tariffs targeting Iran, and the kickoff of earnings season.

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.

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The report is the last of its kind before the Federal Reserve meets again in two weeks. With the employment report for December showing the unemployment rate sinking back to a relatively healthy 4.4 percent, officials are expected to hold interest rates steady after cutting them three times since September.

Inflation didn't get worse in December. But it didn't get better. Prices were up 2.7% a year ago. A drop in gasoline prices was more than offset by rising grocery and electricity bills.

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.