US consumer prices post largest gain in 9 months

Inflation Rises Again, Hitting 2.9% in December
Markets cheered a December inflation report that suggested underlying price pressures are easing, but the Federal Reserve still isn’t likely to cut interest rates anytime soon given President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for the economy.
Energy and food prices drove inflation in December
The Labor Department's inflation report for the month of December showed that food and energy prices were the primary drivers of stubborn inflation experienced by consumers.
US consumer prices post largest gain in nine months; underlying inflation slowing
U.S. consumer prices increased by the most in nine months in December amid higher costs for energy goods, pointing to still-elevated inflation that aligns with the Federal Reserve's projections for fewer interest rate cuts this year.
US inflation picked up in December but underlying price pressures eased
U.S. inflation accelerated last month as prices for gas, eggs, and used cars rose, yet underlying price pressures also showed signs of easing, bolstering hopes that the Federal Reserve could still cut its key interest rate this year.
US consumer inflation rises in December but underlying pressures ease
US consumer inflation rose for a third straight month in December as energy prices jumped but a widely watched measure eased slightly, raising hopes that underlying inflation may be moderating.
US Consumer Inflation Rises To 2.9 Percent In December
US consumer inflation rose for a third straight month in December as energy prices rose, according to government data published Wednesday, adding pressure on the Federal Reserve to pause rate cuts.

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US Inflation Rises to 2.9% in December, as Gas and Egg Prices Drive Uptick
The consumer price index (CPI) rose 2.9 percent year-over-year in December, the largest annual increase since July. When ...
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New inflation reading likely keeps the Fed on pause for now
Fresh inflation data released Wednesday is likely to keep the Federal Reserve on pause during its next policy meeting this ...
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Housing remains a chief driver of inflation
Shelter costs were 4.6% higher in December than a year earlier, and they account for more than a third of the consumer price ...
Inflation heated up in December, as prices continue to weigh on Americans
Inflation probably picked up in late 2024, fueled by robust household spending amid a strong economy. A key gauge of ...
Inflation Sped Up in December, a Fresh Challenge for the Fed
The Consumer Price Index rose 2.9 percent from a year earlier, but a measure of underlying inflation was more encouraging.
Inflation report shows upsurge days before Trump takes office
The fresh data arrives after a jobs report last week showed stronger-than-expected hiring in December, which sent the stock ...
Japan's wholesale inflation steady at 3.8% in December
Japan's wholesale prices rose 3.8% in December from a year earlier, central bank data showed on Thursday, highlighting ...
Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq post best day since Nov. 6 on cooling inflation and bank earnings
US stocks jumped on Wednesday after consumer price data showed inflation continues to slow. Strong bank earnings also helped ...