US Inflation Rises to 2.9% in December, as Gas and Egg Prices Drive Uptick
The consumer price index (CPI) rose 2.9 percent year-over-year in December, the largest annual increase since July. When stripping out the more volatile food and energy sectors, core inflation slowed to 3.2 percent, from 3.3 percent.
Inflation rises 2.9% in December, in line with expectations
The Labor Department released the inflation report for December which showed prices were up 2.9% from a year ago, in line with economists expectations and up from 2.7% in November.
Inflation Sped Up in December, a Fresh Challenge for the Fed
The Consumer Price Index rose 2.9 percent from a year earlier, but a measure of underlying inflation was more encouraging.
Inflation heated up in December, as prices continue to weigh on Americans
Inflation probably picked up in late 2024, fueled by robust household spending amid a strong economy. A key gauge of inflation — the consumer price index — is expected to show Wednesday morning that prices rose by 2.9 percent in December from a year earlier, according to economists’ forecasts of data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
US inflation picked up in December but underlying price pressures eased
U.S. inflation accelerated last month as prices for gas, eggs, and used cars rose, yet underlying price pressures also showed signs of easing, bolstering hopes that the Federal Reserve could still cut its key interest rate this year.
Israel inflation eases in December for 3.2% rate in 2024
Israel's inflation eased more than expected in December to end 2024 at a rate of 3.2% versus 3.0% in 2023, according to data on Wednesday from the Central Bureau of Statistics that could entice policymakers to start reducing interest rates soon.
Inflation Ticks Up to 2.9%, but Underlying Price Gains Are Muted
WASHINGTON—U.S. inflation picked up last month as gas prices rose sharply, though price gains for other goods were more muted. The consumer price index rose 0.4% in December from November and finished the year up 2.
Here's the inflation breakdown for December 2024 — in one chart
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December inflation report shows a rise of 0.4% month over month
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Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq soar as inflation cools, bank earnings shine
The 10-year Treasury yield ( ^TNX) dropped over 12 basis points to trade around 4.66% after the cooler-than-expected reading.
Fed’s Williams Expresses Confidence Inflation Will Slow More
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