Macro

U.S. April CPI jumps to 3.8%, highest in 33 months

Headline rose 0.6% month-on-month and 3.8% year-on-year since May 2023 peak. Energy jumped 3.8%, driving 40% of the move, while core held at 2.8%. Iran escalation now in the inflation data.

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