The annual inflation rate in the United States remained stable at 2.7% in December 2025, the same level as in November, and in line with market expectations.
The energy index rose by 2.3%, and the food index by 3.1%. Meanwhile, the core annual rate remained at 2.6%, its lowest level since 2021, compared to expectations of a rise to 2.7%. Compared to the previous month, the consumer price index rose by 0.3%, as expected, with housing costs being the largest contributor to the monthly increase across all categories.