DAYTON — The Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed signs of stabilizing inflation, rising at an annual rate of 2.7 percent in December 2025, maintaining the same rate as in November 2025.

Inflation cooled for a second straight month in December as the headline figure for the Consumer Price Index came in at 2.68% year-over-year.

President Donald Trump said December inflation data supports his calls for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to cut interest rates after CPI showed 2.7% annual price growth.

The latest release of inflation statistics shows price growth was in line with what economists expected after the government shutdown resulted in a confusing November reading. The consumer price index climbed 2.

While the U.S. CPI inflation report on Tuesday showed a slightly softer-than-expected annual increase in core prices, there's little reason for consumers or policymakers to cheer.

Gold consolidates below $4,640 as CPI cools and rate cut hopes rise, while silver holds a bullish channel with upside targets near $94.50.

Inflation in metro Phoenix fell below the national rate in December as housing costs cooled, but groceries, energy and health care stayed high.

On the flip side, some foods that have seen their prices go down over that same period include: eggs (-20.9%), potatoes (-3.4%), frozen and refrigerated bakery products (-2.6%), and butter and margarine (-2.2%).