Inflation in US Climbs to Two-Year Peak
This marks the third straight month of rising inflation, following April 2026’s figure of 3.8%. The upward trend highlights persistent price pressures across the economy.
Within the sub-indexes, energy costs recorded the steepest surge, climbing by 23.5%. Meanwhile, food prices showed a more moderate increase, standing at 3.1%.
On a monthly basis, inflation registered at 0.5% in May, slightly lower than the 0.6% recorded in the previous month.
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