News · 11 June 2026
US inflation hits 4.2%. Why Trump 'loves' the fastest rise in 3 years.
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US inflation has reached its fastest rate in three years, hitting 4.2% in May, with households increasingly feeling the strain. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the rise on Wednesday, with President Donald Trump saying he "loves" it from the White House. This marks the third monthly increase since the Iran war started, up from 2.4% before the conflict.
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