The annual inflation rate in the United States likely settled at 2.7% in December 2025, while the core rate probably rose slightly to 2.7% from 2.6% in November, its lowest level since early 2021.
On a monthly basis, the headline Consumer Price Index is expected to rise by 0.3%, with the core Consumer Price Index also expected to rise by 0.3%, mainly driven by higher commodity prices.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) did not release November data on a monthly basis, as it was unable to collect data during the government shutdown.