CPI inflation comes in softer than expected in May

Jun. 11, 2025 8:31 AM ETBy: Liz Kiesche, SA News Editor198 Comments
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The Consumer Price Index rose 0.1% M/M in May, less than the +0.2% consensus and the 0.2% increase in April, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Wednesday.

On a Y/Y basis, the measure grew 2.4% Y/Y, picking up

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