US Inflation Holds Steady at 2.4% in May—Energy Prices Drag CPI Lower

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The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.4% year-over-year in May, slightly below the 2.5% consensus estimate, signaling moderate inflation trends. The unadjusted CPI index stood at 321.465, compared to 320.795 in April, reflecting a marginal increase in overall prices. Key Highlig...