The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is set to release key inflation data, including the unadjusted Consumer Price Index (CPI) annual rate for December 2024, at 9:30 PM ET tonight.

Market Expectations

  • December CPI (Unadjusted, Annual): Forecasted to rise to 2.9%, compared to 2.7% in November 2024.

This anticipated increase reflects ongoing inflationary pressures as markets closely watch the data for potential implications on Federal Reserve policy decisions.