U.S. Inflation Climbs 2.7% in December as Price Pressures Persist

U.S. inflation ended 2025 at a steady but still elevated pace, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising **2.7 % year‑over‑year in December**, matching November’s rate and closely aligning with economists’ forecasts. Monthly figures show headline prices grew **0.3 %** in December and **core CPI**, which excludes volatile food and energy costs, rose **2.6 % annually**. While inflation has cooled from the 3 % pace seen earlier in the year, it remains above the Federal Reserve’s 2 % target, keeping cost‑of‑living concerns front of mind for households. Continued increases in essentials such as food and housing have offset declines in some areas like used vehicles and gasoline. The government shutdown late last year muddied earlier data, making this first complete report critical for policymakers. Markets reacted with expectations the Fed may hold interest rates steady at its upcoming meeting, as price growth appears persistent but moderating. #USInflation #CPIReport #EconomyNews #FederalReserve #SlimScan #GrowthStocks #CANSLIM