Consumer Price Index increased 0.4% in December, Labor Department

The CPI for December was 2.9%, compared to the same time last year.

Published: January 15, 2025 9:35am

The Consumer Price Index increased 0.4% in December, compared to the previous month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday. 

The CPI for December was 2.9%, compared to the same time last year. 

The annual number was in line with forecasts, according to CNBC

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