Headline inflation rose an expected 0.5% in May, but the beat on the core rate — which cuts out food and energy costs — is pleasing markets.

Headline inflation rose an expected 0.5% in May, but the beat on the core rate — which cuts out food and energy costs — is pleasing markets.

US CPI hit 4.2% in May 2026, the highest since April 2023, as energy prices surged over 23%. Here's what it means for crypto and Bitcoin investors.