U.S. Inflation Hits 3.4% in December 2023, Sparks Rate Cut Speculation
U.S. inflation increased to 3.4% in December 2023, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) statistics issued on Thursday by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. A gain of 3.4% occurred in the 12 months ending in December, outpacing the 3.1% growth seen in the 12 months ending in