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US inflation hits 3-year high amid energy shock

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US consumer inflation reached a three-year high in May, with the consumer price index (CPI) increasing by 4.2% year-on-year. This surge is attributed to rising energy prices, exacerbated by the ongoing conflict involving Iran and its impact on global oil supply routes. The persistent cost increases are a significant concern for voters ahead of the November midterm elections. AI

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US inflation hits 3-year high amid energy shock

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    US inflation spikes to 3-year high in May as Iran war energy shock persists

    US consumer inflation surged to a fresh three-year high in May, according to official data released on Wednesday, as increased energy prices rippled through the world’s largest economy. The consumer price index (CPI) rose 4.2 per cent year on year, up from April’s 3.8 per cent fi…

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