CPI

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The core CPI, which strips out volatile food and energy prices, is expected to increase 2.9% year-over-year compared with 2.8% previously.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

The core CPI is expected to increase 2.9% compared with 2.8% previously.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The latest CPI reading was above the median forecast of nine economists in a Wall Street Journal poll tipping a 3.0% increase.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Flash estimate eurozone CPI inflation data for May are due on Tuesday and should provide the highlight of the region’s data.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

What�s more, the overall CPI has risen 40% faster than the cost of groceries since 1965.

From Definition & Reality in the General Theory of Political Economy by Colignatus, Thomas