U.S. inflation rose more quickly than expected in December
Prices rose 0.4% in December, up from 0.2% the previous month
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- February 20, 2026 February 20, 2026
- 09:58
Prices rose 0.4% in December, up from 0.2% the previous month
Consumer spending rose 2.4%, down from 3.5% in Q3
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