AI Data Insight
According to the latest data from DataTrack, the U.S. CPI month-over-month growth rate for May 2026 turned sharply negative to -0.3%, down from 0.6% in the previous month. This authoritative data contrasts starkly with the general market expectation of a 0.5% increase, indicating a significant turning point in price pressures. Going forward, close attention must be paid to whether the cooling of core goods is sufficient to shake the Federal Reserve's "Higher for longer" policy stance.