US Inflation Stays Sticky at 3.4% as Fed Holds Rates at 5.25-5.50%
United States CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation rose 3.4% year-over-year in May 2026, with core inflation at 3.6%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (June 2026). The Federal Reserve held its benchmark rate at 5.25-5.50%, with the next FOMC decision scheduled for July 29-30, 2026 … Read more