Inflation Holds Steady While Consumer Prices Continue to Rise in December

In the latest economic data released on January 13, 2026, U.S. inflation remained unchanged year‑over‑year, but consumer prices continued their upward trend, reflecting persistent cost pressures for households and businesses. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 2.7% over the past 12 months, matching November’s rate and economists’ expectations. At the same time, core inflation — which excludes volatile food and energy prices — rose 2.6% annually, also holding steady from the prior month. Monthly figures showed a 0.3% rise in headline CPI and a 0.2% rise in core CPI, signaling continued price growth even as overall inflation stabilizes. Analysts note that the data’s normalization followed disruptions from a previous government shutdown that had distorted price collection. Despite being above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, the stability in inflation has supported expectations that the Fed will maintain current interest rates through its upcoming meetings. However, rising costs for essentials like housing and food continue to strain consumer budgets and weigh on economic sentiment. #InflationReport #CPI #Economy #ConsumerPrices #SlimScan #GrowthStocks #CANSLIM