Report Title: Consumer Price Index (CPI) - May 2024
Date: June 12, 2024 (Wednesday)
Key Points:
Overall Change: CPI for May 2024 remained unchanged compared to April 2024. Annual Increase: Over the last 12 months, CPI increased by 3.3%. Food Prices: Increased by 0.1% in May; food away from home increased by 0.4%. Energy Prices: Decreased by 2.0% in May, with gasoline prices down by 3.6%. Shelter Costs: Increased by 0.4% for the fourth consecutive month. Medical Care: Increased by 0.5% in May. Used Cars and Trucks: Prices rose by 0.6% in May. Airline Fares: Decreased by 3.6% in May. Overall Impact: Smaller increase in CPI suggests less inflation pressure, potentially impacting global markets by stabilizing prices and influencing central bank policies.