We have a new read on inflation. The Consumer Price Index is lower than what the markets were expecting.
The Index for May increased by a tenth of a percent, and the markets were expecting a two-tenths of a percent increase. Over the last year, inflation has increased 2.4 percent, which is right in line with expectations.
Increases in shelter costs were the main driver in this month’s report.
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