A delayed inflation report shows consumer prices rose 2.7% over the past year, coming in below economist expectations. Core inflation, which excludes food and energy, increased 2.6% year over year. In this episode of Real Estate News for Investors, producer Kailyn Bennett breaks down why this CPI report looks different than usual, following a government shutdown that disrupted October data collection. Some figures reflect a two-month window, rather than standard month-to-month changes, adding important context for investors. We look at what's driving inflation now — including food, energy, and shelter costs — and how markets reacted to the softer-than-expected data.  Want to come to RealWealth's Live Event? Visit www.Realwealth.com/Expo to learn more.  JOIN RealWealth® FOR FREE https://realwealth.com/join-step-1  SOURCES: https://www.scotsmanguide.com/news/markets-add-asterisk-to-november-inflation-surprise/?utm_source=chatgpt.com  https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/18/cpi-inflation-report-november-2025.html