Retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to 3.93% in May 2026 from 3.48% in April, according to data released by the government on Friday.

The mild increase in consumer inflation, attributed to higher AI demand and global price fluctuations, fell short of market expectations.

Consumer prices probably jumped in May for the third straight month, heightening concerns for the inflation fighters at the Federal Reserve and underscoring the threat rising…

Consumers and U.S. workers are feeling the pinch of a wage growth rate that lags behind the rate of inflation.

Inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index, is expected to run above 4% for the first time in three years because of the Iran war’s oil price shock.

The recent increase has been driven in large part by spiking energy prices, which have soared as the conflict with Iran disrupted the global oil supply.

Inflation rose for a third consecutive month amid the Iran war, matching expectations.

US inflation accelerated to 4.2% in May, driven by a sharp rise in energy prices as gasoline costs climbed more than 40% year-over-year.

US inflation climbed to a fresh three-year high in May, driven largely by rising energy prices linked to global supply disruptions following the Iran conflict, according to…

Consumer prices for the year ending in May rose by 4.2%, the fastest inflation rate in three years, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday.

The soaring costs are a major issue for American voters as they head to the midterm election in November.

The consumer price index rose 4.2% in May, driven largely by energy costs that are up about 24% year over year.

Economists have been closely examining economic reports given the ongoing war with Iran and concerns about higher overall inflation.

May inflation confirms preliminary INE figures. Transport and package holidays push prices up, while clothing and food fall. Core inflation rises to 3%.

India's retail inflation rose to 3.93% in May. Food and fuel prices increased, impacting consumer costs. This marks the highest inflation reading under the new CPI series. Despite…

Retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to 3.93% in May 2026 from 3.48% in April, according to data released by the government on Friday.

Food inflation edged up to 4.78%, driving the increase in headline consumer prices.

Retail inflation in India climbed to 3.93% in May, up from 3.48% in April, nearing the RBI's 4% target and marking the fifth straight monthly increase.

Economists expect price pressures to intensify further in June, driven by the continued pass-through of earlier increases in transport and cooking fuel costs amid continued supply…

Retail inflation rises to 3.9% in May 2026, driven by increased food and fuel prices, marking a 16-month high.