Dec CPI rises a touch above expectations, keeps Fed on track

Core CPI rises less than forecast as inflation pressures ease slightly in December
New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics out Wednesday showed that a key inflation metric eased for the first time since July. On a "core" basis, which strips out the more volatile costs of food and gas,
Instant view: Dec CPI rises a touch above expectations, keeps Fed on track
U.S. consumer prices increased slightly more than expected in November as energy costs rose, pointing to an inflation trend that lines up with the Federal Reserve's view for a slower path of rate cuts this year.
December CPI Report: Core Inflation Is Lower Than Feared
The closely scrutinized monthly consumer-price index is due at 8:30 a.m. ET. Here are some key points to know ahead of the report: Economists expect annual inflation to come in at 2.9% as of December,
US Core CPI Rises Less Than Forecast in December at 0.2%
US consumer prices eased in December as the so-called core consumer price index increased 0.2% after rising 0.3% four straight months. Michael McKee breaks down the numbers on Bloomberg Television.
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.
CPI accelerates in December, as expected; core CPI unexpectedly slips
The Consumer Price Index 0.4% M/M in December, matching the consensus and slightly accelerating from the 0.3% increase in the previous month, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released on Wednesday.

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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.
Latest CPI Inflation Report Makes January Fed Rate Cut Very Unlikely
Consumer Price Index showed an acceleration to 2.9%, the highest rate since July. With such high inflation, the Fed is ...
Stock market today: Dow jumps 700 points, Nasdaq soars 2.5% after cool CPI reading
The benchmark S&P 500 ( ^GSPC) popped more than 1.8%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average ( ^DJI) rose more than 1.6%, or ...
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What Is the Consumer Price Index? Definition and Importance
The consumer price index is a weighted average collection of the prices of common goods and services. Changes in the CPI over time are used to estimate the rate of inflation. The consumer price ...
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 ...
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Consumer Price Index increased 0.4% in December, Labor Department
The Consumer Price Index increased 0.4% in December, compared to the previous month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported ...
Mixed CPI Data For December
A jump in energy prices was primarily responsible for the increase in the overall CPI, especially energy commodities (fuel ...
What CPI Report Could Mean for Donald Trump
The incoming president is set to inherit three months of rising inflation from his predecessor, the Consumer Price Index ...