U.S. inflation growth remained stable in December, with the overall CPI rising by 2.7% year-on-year

Odaily According to data released by the U.S. Department of Labor on Tuesday, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 2.7% year-on-year in December 2025, while the core CPI increased by 2.6% year-on-year, both figures remaining unchanged from November's data. Currently, Federal Reserve officials are divided on whether to prioritize inflation risks or labor market risks. They will closely examine the report released on Tuesday to assess how businesses are passing on tariff-related costs to consumers. This December CPI report marks the first comprehensive review of inflation trends in several months. Due to the government shutdown last autumn, the Labor Department was unable to collect price data on-site and had to use technical methods to handle missing data in the previous inflation report. Although the current inflation rate has slowed compared to several years ago, prices for necessities such as food and insurance remain significantly higher than in the past. The December CPI report indicates that inflation was generally moderate throughout 2025, with a limited rebound during the summer despite some increase. (The Wall Street Journal)