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flag US inflation rose to 2.9% in December, driven by energy costs, pressuring the Fed on interest rates.

flag US consumer prices increased by 2.9% in December 2024, marking the third consecutive month of rising inflation. flag Energy costs, including a 4.4% surge in gasoline prices, were key drivers. flag Core inflation, excluding volatile food and energy prices, slowed to 3.2% annually and rose 0.2% monthly. flag The increase in overall consumer prices adds pressure on the Federal Reserve to reconsider interest rate cuts, with inflation remaining above the Fed's 2% target.

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