A conspicuous feature in the year-over-year table is the volatility in energy ... on the component composition of the Consumer Price Index, see our Inside the Consumer Price Index.

Inflation is proving stickier than expected, which could cause Fed to hit pause button on more interest rate cuts.

The cost of living rose more in December than the month before, as rising energy costs hurt household budgets and stoked inflation. However, "core" prices were cooler, providing some hope for lower ...

which include both month-over-month and year-over-year price changes: The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): This index is widely cited when discussing price changes and inflation.