inflation
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But the start of the Iran war led to higher energy prices and a jump in inflation expectations, reducing the odds that the Fed would lower rates.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
Andrew Keshner shared a list of jobs with average salary increases that far outpaced the rate of inflation over the past year, according to Payscale.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026
The latest data on consumer prices showed annual inflation rose to 4.2% in May but the core measure eased by more than forecast to 0.2% month-on-month.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
May inflation came in at 4.2%, hottest in three years.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
For most workers, the only time in the last three decades when the rise in hourly pay beat inflation was during the speculative bubble of the 1990s.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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