US Inflation Cools, Lifting Asian Markets as Micron Calms Tech Sector
On December 18-19, 2025, U.S. inflation figures surprised investors by rising more slowly than most experts expected. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed prices climbing about 2.7% year-over-year in November, below forecasts and easing worries about runaway inflation. This shift matters. Lower inflation can ease pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise or hold high…