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12.05.202612:30:00UTC+00U.S. Core CPI Inches Higher in April, Signaling Persistent Inflation Pressures

The Core Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the United States continued its upward trajectory in April 2026, underscoring persistent underlying inflation pressures in the world’s largest economy. The index rose to 335.42 in April from 334.17 in March 2026, according to data updated on 12 May 2026.

While the increase represents a measured month-on-month gain, the new reading reinforces the narrative that core inflation remains sticky. Market participants and policymakers closely track the Core CPI, which excludes volatile food and energy components, as a key gauge of underlying price dynamics. The latest data point will likely factor into expectations around the Federal Reserve’s future policy stance, as investors assess whether inflation is cooling fast enough to justify any shift in interest rate strategy.

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