December inflation hits a 4-decade high
U.S. consumer price annual inflation surged to 7% in December – registering the fastest pace in four decades, data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed.
The headline figure indicates an acceleration from the 6.8% pace in November. December’s rate is the highest since June 1982. Surging prices of used and new cars and rising rental costs largely fueled the increase in prices last month.
On a monthly basis, inflation was +0.5%.
Both annual and month-over-month headline inflation for December were in line with the Street forecasts.
Core inflation, which excludes volatile components such as food and energy prices, rose +0.6% month-over-month. It was +5.5% on an annual basis, the highest since February of 1991.
GOVT sees its 50-day moving average cross bearishly below its 200-day moving average
The 50-day moving average for GOVT moved below the 200-day moving average on June 12, 2026. This could be a long-term bearish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an downward trend.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on July 07, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on GOVT as a result. In of 85 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for GOVT turned negative on July 06, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 56 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 56 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
GOVT moved below its 50-day moving average on July 07, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where GOVT declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 2 days, which means it's wise to expect a price bounce in the near future.
The 10-day moving average for GOVT crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on June 22, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In of 13 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where GOVT advanced for three days, in of 288 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 199 cases where GOVT Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
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