More-expensive energy has the knock-on effect of increasing the costs of goods and services.

The personal consumption expenditures price index was expected to show a 4.1% annual increase.

PCE inflation rose further in May, reinforcing bets the Fed hikes rates by October as Chair Kevin Warsh keeps policy tight to cool prices.

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…

The core personal consumption expenditures rose at a 3.4% annual rate in May, setting the highest mark for inflation growth since October 2023.

Both headline and core Personal Consumption Expenditures reached their highest year-over-year readings in about three years.

More-expensive energy has the knock-on effect of increasing the costs of goods and services.