Economy

US inflation holds steady at 2.7% in December, keeps Fed on cautious rate-cut path

January 13, 2026

US consumer price inflation remained steady at 2.7% in December, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This stability suggests persistent inflationary pressures, influencing the Federal Reserve's cautious approach to interest rate cuts.

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. (File

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Key Highlights

US inflation rate held at 2.7% in December 2025.
Inflation has been above the Federal Reserve's 2% target.
The steady inflation rate may prompt the Fed to maintain a cautious stance on rate cuts.
The report highlights ongoing inflationary pressures in the latter months of 2025.

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US inflation holds steady at 2.7% in December, keeps Fed on cautious rate-cut path

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US inflation holds steady at 2.7% in December, keeps Fed on cautious rate-cut path

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