CPI inflation jumps in Jun. to 2.7% annual rate
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The report on producer prices adds to a mixed picture for inflation as the economy adjusts to the imposition of import tariffs.
Consumer prices in the New York area, including Long Island, rose at a faster pace in June than in May, driven in part by higher costs for child care, housing and groceries, such as meat and eggs.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the consumer price index (CPI), a popular inflation gauge, increased in June to 2.7% on an annual basis as prices rose for consumers.
The consumer price index rose 2.7% on an annual basis in June 2025, up from 2.4% in May, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, the full impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs is still to come,
Tech led US stocks on Tuesday as a key consumer inflation print showed inflation accelerated in June, big banks kicked off earnings season, and Nvidia was set to receive a green light for trade with China from the Trump administration.
CPI data shows headline and core inflation in line with expectations. Check out my thoughts on financial markets' reaction to CPI data.
Consumer prices posted the biggest increase in June in five months and are likely to keep the Federal Reserve from cutting interest rates soon, but there only scattered signs of tariff-related inflation.