US Core CPI Rises to 2.7% in December, Indicating Modest Inflation Pickup

US inflation experienced a modest increase as 2025 concluded. This trend aligns with a gradual abatement of price pressures.
The core Consumer Price Index (CPI), which excludes volatile food and energy costs, is estimated to have risen 2.7% in December from a year earlier. This marks a slight increase from the 2.6% annual advance observed in November, which represented the smallest increase since early 2021.