US EditionUS inflation rose less than expected to 2.4% in May
- The U.S. Consumer Price Index rose 0.1% in May 2025, reflecting a slower inflation increase than forecasted by economists.
- This marginal rise followed a 0.2% CPI increase in April and was influenced by cheaper gasoline and lower energy costs over the month.
- Higher shelter and food prices, up 0.3%, partially offset energy declines, while some grocery food groups rose and others fell in May.
- The annual CPI increase reached 2.4%, with the core CPI excluding food and energy rising 2.8%, below some economists' 0.3% forecast for May.
- Walmart announced price increases for late May and June, indicating potential future inflation pressure amid expected tariff-driven cost impacts.
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Local 3 News
Economist Nau Bernués analyzed the current economic situation, the dollar and reserves, the new debt issue, and May inflation.
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thedailyeconomy.orgTwo Cheers (and a Warning) for May’s Inflation Slowdown
Disinflation is no longer a blip, but a trend. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 0.1 percent in May, down from 0.2 percent in April. The annual rate of change of 2.4 percent was almost identical to April’s and slightly lower than March’s. Core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, also rose 0.1 percent last month. It has risen 2.8 percent over the past year. As with previo…
Sun Newspapers
Tariff impacts modest in May as inflation rose marginally
(The Center Square) – Consumer prices were only slightly affected by President Donald Trump’s tariffs in May, according to new numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Herald Bulletin
Inflation barely rose last month as cheaper gas and cars offset some costlier imports
U.S. inflation picked up a bit last month as higher prices for groceries and some imported goods were largely offset by cheaper gas, travel services, and rents. Consumer prices increased 2.4% in May compared with a year ago, according to…
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