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The Consumer Price Index recorded a 4.2% year-over-year increase in May, which is the hottest inflation since April 2023.

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What
The Consumer Price Index recorded a 4.2% year-over-year increase in May, which is the hottest inflation since April 2023.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:01:38 GMT · 4h 43m ago
Where
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Why
Inflation piled on the pressure, with energy prices contributing to the rise.
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The U.S. consumer price index reached its highest inflation level in over three years, indicating a tightening economic environment, while the Federal Reserve is set to meet, with the bond market anticipating a rate hike by year-end.

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