Breaking news: U.S. inflation sped up in December, a fresh challenge for the Fed

The Consumer Price Index rose 2.9 percent from a year earlier

View in browser Jan. 15, 2025, 8:52 a.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Graham Dickie/The New York Times Inflation Sped Up in December, a Fresh Challenge for the Fed The Consumer Price Index rose 2.9 percent from a year earlier, but a measure of underlying inflation was more encouraging. Read more Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018