US April PCE Inflation Surges to 3.8% YoY, Fastest in Three Years
Key takeaways
- The Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index jumped 3.8% year-over-year in April, the largest rise since May 2023, driven by higher energy prices from the Iran war.
- Core PCE advanced 3.3% YoY, well above the Fed's 2% target.
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Higher than expected inflation means everyday costs like energy are rising faster. This often leads investors to worry that borrowing will stay expensive, which can push stock prices lower.
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