The inflation rate in the United States remained stable in December, with the overall CPI increasing by 2.7% year-on-year.

Data released by the U.S. Department of Labor on Tuesday showed that the CPI rose by 2.7% year-on-year in December 2025, while the core CPI rose by 2.6%, holding steady with the November data. Currently, Federal Reserve officials are divided on whether inflation or risks in the job market should be given priority. They will closely monitor the report released on Tuesday to assess the extent to which businesses are passing on tariff-related costs to consumers. This December CPI report is the first complete inventory of inflation trends in several months. Due to last year's government shutdown in the fall, the Department of Labor was unable to collect price data on-site and had to use technical means to address missing data in the previous inflation report. Despite the current slowdown in inflation rates compared to previous years, prices for essential goods like food and insurance remain significantly higher than before. The December CPI report marks overall mild inflation in 2025, with a limited rebound in summer inflation.