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US Inflation Accelerates in May Amid Energy Price Surge
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
United States
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US consumer price index rose 4.2% in May, the highest since early 2023.
Energy prices were the primary driver, while core inflation rose less than expected.
Real average hourly earnings fell 0.7% year-on-year, the largest drop in over three years.
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