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Trump praises inflation report, citing energy costs and Iran conflict

President Donald Trump expressed satisfaction with the latest inflation report, stating he "loves the inflation" and that the "numbers were great." He attributed the rise in consumer prices, which reached 4.2% in May, primarily to energy costs influenced by the ongoing conflict with Iran. Despite Trump's positive remarks, the inflation rate remains significantly above the Federal Reserve's 2% target, prompting market expectations of potential interest rate hikes later in the year. AI

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Trump praises inflation report, citing energy costs and Iran conflict

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · The Associated Press, Christopher Rugaber ·

    ‘I love the inflation’: Trump is ‘not concerned’ about inflation hitting 4% for the first time since 2023. ‘The numbers were great’

    The president told reporters that the inflation number is only reacting to the war in Iran, and it will adjust once the ceasefire becomes permanent.