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

Odaily News According to data released by the U.S. Department of Labor on Tuesday, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 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 the extent to which 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 overall inflation in 2025 was moderate, with only a limited rebound during the summer. (The Wall Street Journal)