The December 2023 Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose slightly from the previous month, according to the latest figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, released January 11. The all-items index increased 3.4 percent over the past year before seasonal adjustment, a bit elevated from November’s 12-month jump of 3.1 percent. Despite the modest increase, … Continue reading Inflation and the housing market: Decoding the latest numbers