As of the end of November, annual inflation in the U.S. was 2.7%, compared to 2.6% a month ago. The figure matched market expectations of 2.7%.
On a monthly basis, the consumer price index rose by 0.3%, compared to 0.2% in October. The consensus forecast suggested an increase of 0.3%.
The index excluding food and energy prices rose by 0.3% compared to the previous month and by 3.3% year-on-year to November of last year. In the previous report, the values were 0.3% and 3.3%, respectively. Analysts expected the pace of October to be maintained.