May PCE Rises 4.1%, Largest Increase Since April 2023, Fed's Barkin Warns Inflation Spreading

According to a Bloomberg interview on June 29, Federal Reserve Richmond President Thomas Barkin stated that May PCE rose 4.1% year-over-year, marking the largest increase since April 2023. While oil prices have eased following the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, Barkin warned that inflation has broadened beyond energy into wider economic sectors, driven by AI infrastructure demand, service price stickiness, and corporate pricing behavior. He emphasized that restrictive policy remains necessary.
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