Core Inflation Rate
Core Inflation Rate
About This Event
The core inflation rate for December will be released.
Previous: 2.6%
Forecast: 2.7%
The core inflation rate measures the average change in price of a basket of consumer goods and services, excluding food and energy. Lower than expected inflation is bullish, while higher than expected inflation is bearish.
The annual core consumer price inflation rate in the United States, which excludes volatile items like food and energy, edged down to 2.5% in January 2026, the lowest since March 2021, from 2.6% in the prior month. Figures came in line with market forecasts. The heavyweight shelter index increased 3%, down from December's 3.2%. Other indexes registered slower price- growth including recreation (2.5% vs 3%) and household furnishings and operations (3.9% vs 4%). Medical care inflation was unchanged at 3.2%, whereas personal care accelerated to 5.4% from 3.7%. On a monthly basis, core consumer prices rose by 0.3%, picking up from the 0.2% increase in the previous month and in line with market expectations. source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Why This Event Matters
Economic releases such as Core Inflation Rate are widely followed because they can shape expectations for growth, inflation, and monetary policy. Traders and investors often use these data points when assessing interest-rate outlooks, Treasury yields, and sector rotation themes. The scheduled timing is January 13, 2026 (America/New_York), subject to source updates.
Source summary: The core inflation rate for December will be released.
Previous: 2.6% Forecast: 2.7%
The core inflation rate measures the average change in price of a basket of consumer goods and services, excluding food and energy. Lower than expected inflation is bullish, while higher than expected inflation is bearish.
The annual core consumer price inflation rate in the United States, which excludes...
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Core Inflation Rate?
- It is a stock market catalyst entry on Catacal—an event or release investors and traders may monitor. Details are summarized from the cited source and may be updated over time.
- When is Core Inflation Rate?
- The calendar shows Jan 13, 2026 (America/New_York). Verify the exact time and any changes using the source link when planning around the event.
- Why does Core Inflation Rate matter for investors?
- Macro releases can influence rate expectations, yields, and sector leadership. Market participants often reassess positioning after the data.
- Which stocks or sectors could be affected?
- Symbols linked to this listing include SPY; other names in the same industry group may also move with related news.
- How is this event categorized?
- Catacal groups this entry under "Economic Data" for navigation. Categories help you find comparable catalysts and build a week-by-week watchlist.
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