December core consumer prices rose at a 2.6% annual rate, less than expected

Excluding volatile food and energy prices, the consumer price index showed a seasonally adjusted 0.2% gain on a monthly basis and 2.6% annually.

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December core consumer prices rose at a 2.6% annual rate, less than expected
Excluding volatile food and energy prices, the consumer price index showed a seasonally adjusted 0.2% gain on a monthly basis and 2.6% annually.
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