US consumer prices rise in May as expected

Consumer inflation in the United States rose to the highest level in three years in May as the conflict in the Middle East raised the costs of gasoline and other energy products, giving more reason for the Federal Reserve to leave interest rates unchanged until 2027.

The consumer price index rose 4.2% in the 12 months to May, the biggest increase since April 2023, the Department of Labor Statistics of the Ministry of Labor reported this Wednesday (10).

In April, the index had advanced 3.8% on an annual basis.

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Prices increased 0.5% in half compared to the previous month, after rising 0.6% in April.

Economists consulted by Reuters predicted increases of 4.2% on an annual basis and 0.5% in relation to the previous month.

The third consecutive month of sharp rises in consumer prices highlighted the growing pressure on households, as evidence suggests more consumers are turning to savings to finance their spending.

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Inflation outpaced wage growth for the second month in a row, which could weigh on overall economic growth.

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The skyrocketing cost of living is a political problem for President Donald Trump and his Republican party, as they seek to maintain control of Congress in November's midterm elections.

Trump won the 2024 presidential election largely due to his promise to reduce inflation, but has seen his popularity plummet as frustration grows over his management of the economy.

Excluding the volatile food and energy components, the core consumer price index rose 2.9% in May on an annual basis, from 2.8% in April. In May, the core increased by 0.2% compared to April, when it increased by 0.4%.

The US central bank tracks the PCE price index for its 2% inflation target. All inflation indicators are well above the Fed's target.

Source: CNN