May's CPI inflation data was uneventful. Check out if underlying trends could signal a shift toward higher inflation or not.

The consumer price index increased 0.1% for the month of May, lower than economists' predictions, with the annual rate reaching 2.4%.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday that U.S. inflation measured by the Consumer Price Index increased by a lower than expected 0.1% in May.

CPI inflation slows with a 0.1% rise in May, boosting stocks and treasuries. Click here to learn how tariffs and future CPI trends could affect markets.

Here are the key points to know ahead of this morning's consumer-price index for May: Year-over-year inflation is expected to pick up slightly from April to 2.4%, according to the consensus estimate.

The rate of inflation fell in the spring to the lowest level in more than four years even as high U.S. tariffs threatened to increase prices again. Is the bill from the trade wars about to come due?

Retirees count on Social Security benefits to help them cover their costs of living. These benefits are supposed to help seniors pay for their essentials year after year, since workers pay into them throughout their entire careers with the promise of lifetime income that is protected against inflation.

CPI inflation boosts stocks and bonds. Key drivers like car prices fall, supporting Fed rate cut hopes. Click for my full analysis of the data.