Core inflation rate hit 3.4% in May, highest since October 2023, Fed’s preferred gauge shows

CNBC Markets· Jun 25, 2026 · 1:30 PM

The personal consumption expenditures price index was expected to show a 4.1% annual increase.

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Core inflation rate hit 3.4% in May, highest since October 2023, Fed’s preferred gauge shows

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