US Inflation Alarm: May Core PCE Surges Past 4%, Strong Consumer Spending Fuels Fed Rate Hike Bets
The U.S. core PCE price index surged to 4.1% year-on-year in May, breaching the 4% threshold for the first time in three years, signaling heightened inflationary pressures. Robust consumer spending and geopolitical risks are increasing expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike later this year, with markets eyeing a potential move as early as September.
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