US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for December 2025 was released today, and markets held their breath! Here are the most recent figures:
Key Figures (BLS - Bureau of Labor Statistics): Monthly increase +0.3% (fully in line with expectations) Annual headline CPI 2.7% (same as 2.7% in November, no change) Core CPI (excluding food and energy) 2.6% annually (slightly below expectations, one of the lowest levels in 4 years) Major factors: Housing costs (+0.4% month-on-month) and food prices (+0.7%) The fact that core inflation remained below expectations is interpreted as a positive signal that inflation is gradually cooling. The stagnation of basic commodity prices is particularly noteworthy. #CPIDataAhead data shook the market, but this time it delivered a cooling message instead of a "shock effect". Now attention is focused on the Fed's January decision!
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US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for December 2025 was released today, and markets held their breath! Here are the most recent figures:
Key Figures (BLS - Bureau of Labor Statistics):
Monthly increase +0.3% (fully in line with expectations)
Annual headline CPI 2.7% (same as 2.7% in November, no change)
Core CPI (excluding food and energy) 2.6% annually (slightly below expectations, one of the lowest levels in 4 years)
Major factors: Housing costs (+0.4% month-on-month) and food prices (+0.7%)
The fact that core inflation remained below expectations is interpreted as a positive signal that inflation is gradually cooling. The stagnation of basic commodity prices is particularly noteworthy.
#CPIDataAhead data shook the market, but this time it delivered a cooling message instead of a "shock effect". Now attention is focused on the Fed's January decision!