Inflation remains stubbornly high for many Americans. Could it get worse under Trump?

Consumer prices rose 2.9% in December from a year earlier, marking the third consecutive monthly uptick in annual inflation.

Jan 15, 2025 - 23:11
Inflation remains stubbornly high for many Americans. Could it get worse under Trump?
Gas and food prices such as eggs helped push up inflation last month. Egg prices were up nearly 37% in December from a year earlier.

Consumer prices rose 2.9% in December from a year earlier, marking the third consecutive monthly uptick in annual inflation.

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