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Inflation Deceleration Meets a 'Hawkish Pause': What the December CPI Means for the Fed's 2026 Path
The latest inflation data has arrived, offering a nuanced picture of the American economy as it enters a pivotal year. On January 13, 2026, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for December 2025, revealing that while price pressures are cooling, they remain stubbornly above the