US consumer prices rise slightly above expectations

Consumer price growth rose in December, a sign Trump will inherit stubborn inflation as he takes office
Consumer price growth ticked up in December, a sign President-elect Donald Trump will inherit the inflation issues that dogged the Biden administration as he re-takes the White House next week.
Core consumer prices rose 0.2% in December, below expectations
The consumer price index, the cost shoppers pay for a wide range of goods and services, rose faster than expected in December but core items did not make the same jump, according to the latest report
Consumer Prices Rise on Higher Energy and Food Costs
While the overall consumer price index rose, the core measure that omits food and energy costs was below estimates.
Consumer prices rise in December at the same rate they did in November: report
The increase in the consumer price index for the 25-county region that includes Long Island was fueled in part by the cost of natural gas, electricity and housing.
Consumer prices rose faster in December than November
Inflation ended 2024 by moving slightly higher. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 0.4% increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consu
US consumer prices rise in December, but underlying inflation slowing
U.S. inflation data out Wednesday showed consumer prices ticked up more than expected in December amid higher gas prices. The Labor Department's consumer price index rose 0.4% last month, slightly more than economists polled by Reuters had expected,
US consumer prices rise slightly above expectations in December
U.S. consumer prices increased slightly more than expected 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.
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.
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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Energy Prices Surged in December
Energy costs jumped in December, with the acceleration accounting for 40% of the total increase in the consumer price index ...