US Inflation Holds Steady at 2.7% in December 2025

Key Takeaways:
  • The US inflation rate remains at 2.7% for December 2025.
  • Core inflation stays slightly below market expectations.
  • No direct crypto market impacts reported.

US headline inflation remains at 2.7% for the year ending December 2025, reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Stable inflation figures are crucial for economic policy, with potential impacts on crypto market trends and investor sentiment.

US headline inflation held steady at 2.7% year-over-year in December 2025. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, core inflation, excluding food and energy, remained constant at 2.6%.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics report indicated no changes from November 2025 levels. Energy prices increased by 2.3%, while food prices rose by 3.1%. These figures demonstrate stability compared to market expectations.

The stable inflation rates suggest continued economic balance. The unchanged core inflation indicates limited immediate effects on spending patterns or monetary policies within the economy.

Economists anticipate potential adjustments in Federal Reserve actions if the trend continues. The lack of volatility in inflation rates supports a forecast of steady interest rates in upcoming monetary policy meetings.

The crypto sector showed no apparent reaction to these inflation numbers. Market analysts observed no immediate impact on major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin  BTC +4.16% or Ethereum  ETH +7.01% due to the stable data.

Future policy moves could potentially influence the broader financial landscape. Stable inflation over several months may encourage confidence in ongoing economic policies. Analysts reference historical trends when assessing the role of inflation stability in economic planning.

Otto Bergmanr

Otte Bergmar is a crypto journalist covering Scandinavian and European blockchain markets, with a focus on decentralisation, privacy, and the AI–crypto interface. He reports on Web3 startups, market structure, and EU policy; from licensing regimes to consumer protection and cross-border compliance. At TokenTopNews, Otte transforms policy drafts, regulatory disclosures, and on-chain data into actionable, decision-ready insights, helping readers understand how regulation influences blockchain adoption across Europe.