Inflation, consumer prices and Tariffs
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Inflation rose less than expected in May, a month when the effects of higher tariffs were starting to become more widespread.
Energy declined 1% on the month, while new and used vehicle prices posted respective declines of 0.3% and 0.5%. Within energy, gasoline posted a 2.6% drop that took the year-over-
U.S. inflation saw a slight increase in May, with consumer prices rising 2.4% year-over-year, driven by higher food costs. Core prices, excluding food and energy, remained stubbornly high at 2.8% for the third consecutive month,
U.S. consumer prices rose less than expected in May, influenced by cheaper gasoline but restrained by mounting import tariffs. While the Federal Reserve is likely to maintain current interest rates, underlying price pressures remain.
Both core and headline CPI came in below expectations, but economists say tariff risks and solid job growth leave the Fed in wait-and-see mode until fall.
US Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller anticipates interest rate cuts later this year due to anticipated inflation and unemployment increases due to US tariffs.
U.S. consumer prices rose slightly in May, driven by housing costs and partially offset by cheaper gasoline. Inflation's future trajectory remains uncertain amidst President Trump's tariffs. The Federal Reserve plans to maintain current interest rates,
On the global front, any developments regarding US trade tariffs will also be closely watched, as they have the potential to impact global trade flows and investor sentiment.