US inflation climbed to 4.1% in May, driven by rising energy prices, keeping the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike plans on the table for September. Despite this, consumer spending surged, bolstered by tax refunds and a stock market rally. Business investment in equipment also rebounded, particularly in AI-related technology, offering a mixed economic outlook.
US inflation climbed to 4.1% in May, the highest in three years, primarily driven by rising energy prices. This development has kept the Federal Reserve's potential interest rate hike in September on the table. Despite inflation concerns, consumer spending surged, bolstered by…
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