US inflation accelerated above the 4% mark for the first time in three years in May, driven by higher energy prices following the Middle East conflict, while consumer spending remained resilient despite rising living costs, according to Reuters.

Inflation rose three-tenths of a percentage point to 4.1% for the year ending in May, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

US inflation hits a three-year high at 4.2% amid rising consumer spending. Inflation at 3.8% in June priced at 56% YES.

US inflation surged past 4.0% in May, driven by Middle East conflict-fueled energy prices, marking the highest increase in three years. This development pushes the Federal Reserve…