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Core inflation rate hit 3.4% in May, highest since October 2023, Fed’s preferred gauge shows
The core inflation rate rose to 3.4% in May, marking the highest level since October 2023, according to the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure. The personal consumption expenditures price index was projected to show a 4.1% annual increase.
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