| Source | CBS Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | July 14, 2026, 9 a.m. |
| Last Updated | July 14, 2026, 9 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/june-2026-cpi-report/ |
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Inflation slowed more than expected in June, easing to an annual rate of 3.5%
from 4.2% in May as lower gasoline prices helped cool price growth, according to
Labor Department data released Tuesday.
## By the numbers
Economists polled by the financial data firm FactSet predicted June inflation
wo...