US Core Inflation Rate YoY (Apr) Y/Y 2.8% vs. Exp. 2.7% (Prev. 2.6%, Low. 2.6%, High. 2.9%); Unrounded: 2.750%

The US Core Inflation Rate for April came in at 2.8%, slightly above expectations of 2.7% and up from the previous reading of 2.6%.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 12 May 2026, 12:50 UTCOn the live feed at 12:30 UTC — 5 more headlines followed before this page went public

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US Core Inflation Rate YoY (Apr) Y/Y 2.8% vs. Exp. 2.7% (Prev. 2.6%, Low. 2.6%, High. 2.9%); Unrounded: 2.750%

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This upward surprise could influence the Federal Reserve's approach to monetary policy, indicating persistent inflationary pressures that may warrant continued tightening. Market participants should watch for potential recalibrations in rate expectations as this data reinforces concerns around the growth-inflation mix.

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