Trust these numbers? Economists see a lot of flaws in delayed CPI report showing downward inflation
Thursday saw the release of a much lighter-than-expected inflation report for November, and economists are already questioning its significance.
Last updated: 2025-12-19 09:37:17 ET
Thursday saw the release of a much lighter-than-expected inflation report for November, and economists are already questioning its significance.
November CPI report shows inflation coming down at 'glacial pace'
Bitcoin tagged $89,500 as US CPI data revealed sudden multiyear lows in inflation, but liquidations stayed high as the BTC price spiked.
Economists polled by Dow Jones expected CPI to have risen 3.1% on an annualized basis.
Economists had expected CPI to rise at an annual rate of 3% last month.
Prices rose 2.7% over the 12 months to November, according to the latest figures from the consumer price index (CPI).
November's CPI report is expected to show the annual inflation rate at 3.1%, according to economists polled by Dow Jones.
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