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2026.05.1212:30:00UTC+00US Core CPI Ticks Up to 2.8% YoY in April, Marking First Acceleration in 2026

The annual growth rate of core consumer prices in the United States edged higher in April 2026, signaling a modest re-acceleration in underlying inflation pressures. According to the latest data updated on 12 May 2026, Core CPI rose 2.8% year-over-year in April, up from 2.6% in March.

Both figures reflect changes compared with the same month a year earlier, meaning the March reading captured price dynamics versus March of the prior year, while the April figure compares with April a year ago. The uptick suggests that, after easing to 2.6% in March, core inflation has firmed slightly, which may factor into how policymakers and markets assess the trajectory of interest rates and the broader economic outlook in the coming months.

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