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U.S. Inflation Soars While Trump Sits And Rants About Democrats
May 12, 2026
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For the first time in three years, Americans’ wages are no longer outpacing inflation. Prices rose 0.6 on a monthly basis, driving the annual rate to 3.8, the highest since May 2023, according to the latest Consumer Price Index data released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Economists had expected prices to rise 0.6 from March and for the annual rate to climb to 3.7.
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This narrative analysis was generated using the CoDataLab Global Intelligence Engine. Our proprietary AI scans thousands of cross-border sources to identify sentiment patterns, framing techniques, and potential media bias. While AI provides the data-driven foundation, our objective is to empower readers with additional context beyond the standard headline.The content displayed above is a structured summary designed for rapid information processing. For the full original report, please visit the source outlet.Prior to the late-February US-Israeli strikes on Iran, inflation had eased to 2.4. Now, the energy price shock from the Iran war is further compounding longstanding affordability concerns for Americans weighed down by years of fast-rising prices. However, at least in recent years, Americans’ pay growth has outpaced the rate of inflation. That changed last month: Annual inflation-adjusted average hourly wage growth went negative for the first time since April 2023. Today’s inflation report raises new questions about Joe Biden’s economic policies. — NY Times Pitchbot (@nytpitchbot.bsky.social) 2026-05-12T13:17:07.262Zread more
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