Economic Times25/6/2026Business1 min de lecturaIndia
US Inflation Surges Past 4.0% in May, Driven by Energy Prices
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- US inflation hit over 4.0% in May, the highest in three years, due to Middle East conflict-driven energy prices.
- This may prompt the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates, despite strong consumer spending fueled by tax refunds and a stock market rally.
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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.
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