The US core CPI unexpectedly fell, and the mild rebound of the unadjusted CPI was in line with expectations
The annual rate of the unadjusted CPI in the United States in December rose to 2.9%, rebounding for the third consecutive month to a new high since July 2024, in line with market expectations, and the previous value was 2.7%.
In addition, the annual rate of the unadjusted core CPI in the United States in December was 3.2%, the lowest since August 2024, and the market expected it to remain unchanged at 3.3%.