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Inflation Hits 3-Year High, Raising Concerns Ahead of Midterm Elections

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rose to a three-year high in May, driven by increased gas prices and demand for semiconductors. This surge in consumer prices, which rose 4.1% year-over-year, poses potential political challenges for President Trump as midterm elections approach.

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