US Inflation
The December Surprise: Cooling US Inflation Sparks Global Rally Amidst a 'Data Dark Age'
The release of the November Consumer Price Index (CPI) on December 18, 2025, has sent a powerful shockwave through global financial markets, offering a rare moment of clarity after a record-breaking 43-day federal government shutdown. With headline inflation cooling to 2.7%—well below the 3.1% market forecast—international