America In Focus: Key inflation gauge surges to 3-year high, mortgage rate climbs

June 27, 2026
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The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge rose to a new three-year high in May as gas prices peaked, a sign rising costs could pose political problems for President Donald Trump and his political party as midterm elections near | 100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA

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