#CPIWatch
*Key Highlights:*
- _Core CPI_: 2.6% year-over-year, below forecasts of 3%
- _Energy Inflation_: 4.2% annual increase, driven by gasoline and natural gas prices
- _Food Inflation_: 2.6% annual increase
- _Shelter Costs_: 3% annual increase, slower pace than previous months.
The November CPI report's reliability has been questioned due to a federal government shutdown in October 2025, which disrupted data collection. Economists caution that the report may not accurately reflect the current inflation landscape.
