US Inflation Hits 4.2% in May as Fed Rate Cut Hopes Dwindle Ahead of FOMC Meeting
The U.S. Labor Department announced Wednesday that the consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.5% in May over April. While the monthly increase was expected by consensus forecasts, the annualized headline inflation rate surged to 4.2%, up from 3.8% recorded the previous month. US CPI inflation climbed to 4.2% on an annualized basis in May, matching economist estimates but marking the hottest print since April 2023. The month-over-month headline...
