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 closer to potential interest rate hikes this year. Despite consumers facing higher costs, spending has remained robust, buoyed by tax refunds and a stock market rally.

Acumulado em 12 meses chega a 4,1%, maior índice desde abril de 2023

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 rose to 4.2% in May, the highest since 2023. Inflation at 3.8% or less in June at 52.9% 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…