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Inflation surged to 4.2% in May — the highest in three years

Energy prices drove most of the monthly increase, while core inflation came in below expectations

Inflation surged to 4.2% in May — the highest in three years

Inflation surged to 4.2% in May — the highest in three years

Published June 10, 2026 · Category: Markets

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Energy prices drove most of the monthly increase, while core inflation came in below expectations

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Originally published at qz.com.

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