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 accelerated as expected in December
US inflation continued to heat up at the end of 2024. The consumer price index rose 2.9% year-over-year in December, above November's 2.7% rate.
Inflation rose to 5-month high in December. What that means for Fed rate cuts.
Annual inflation ticked up for a third straight month in December as food, energy costs rose, CPI report showed. But underlying price measure eased.
CPI edged higher in December, complicating the Fed's upcoming decision on rate cuts
Inflation is proving stickier than expected, which could cause Fed to hit pause button on more interest rate cuts.
Israel inflation eases in December for 3.2% rate in 2024
Israel's inflation eased more than expected in December to end 2024 at a rate of 3.2% versus 3.0% in 2023, according to data on Wednesday from the Central Bureau of Statistics that could entice policymakers to start reducing interest rates soon.
CPI Inflation Hurt More In December But With A Silver Lining
The cost of living rose more in December than the month before, as rising energy costs hurt household budgets and stoked inflation. However, "core" prices were cooler, providing some hope for lower inflation in the coming months.
United States key inflation rises 2.9% in December, core CPI at 3.2%
A Labor Department report showed the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.9 per cent on an annual basis in December 2024, the highest since last July
December inflation report shows a rise of 0.4% month over month
The December inflation report shows that inflation rose by 0.4% month over month and 2.9% year over year. NBC News' Brian Cheung and Editor-in-Chief at Investopedia Caleb Silver break down the latest economic data.
Inflation Rises Again, Hitting 2.9% in December
U.S. inflation picked up last month as gas prices rose sharply, though price gains for other goods were more muted.
Inflation up 2.9% year-over-year in latest CPI report
The latest consumer price index report shows inflation rose 2.9% year-over-year in December, marking three months of consecutive increases. Experts are warning of delays in interest rate cuts and possibly even rate hikes.
Here's the inflation breakdown for December 2024 — in one chart
The consumer price index, an inflation gauge, rose 2.9% on an annual basis in December 2024 on the back of higher food and ...
CPI Inflation Ticked Up To 2.9% In December—Highest Since July As Economists Note Stalling Progress
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December monthly border encounters decrease to lowest daily average since July 2020: DHS
Daily encounters in December along the southwest border were the lowest average since July 2020, according to the Department ...
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 ...
US inflation picked up in December, though underlying price pressures ease slightly
U.S. inflation picked up in December as prices rose for gas, eggs, and used cars, yet underlying price pressures also showed ...
PPI shows wholesale inflation increased less than expected in December
Wholesale prices rose less than expected in December, a positive sign for the economy amid recent market fears that inflation ...
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 ...
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 ...