Inflation Runs Hotter Than Expected As Energy And Housing Drive April Price Surge

Nikunj Parikh May 12, 2026 340 Views

U.S. April 2026 CPI rose 3.8% year-over-year, edging past the 3.7% consensus forecast. Core inflation ex-food and energy also surprised at 2.8%, signaling persistent price pressures across energy, housing, and food categories that could complicate the Federal Reserve's policy outlook.