CPI Data Exceeds Expectations, Record-High Nasdaq Index Rally May Pause
TradingKey - On May 12, Eastern Time, U.S. CPI data for April significantly exceeded market expectations, reaching its highest level since May 2023. The index rose 3.8% year-on-year, higher than the market forecast of 3.7%. Core CPI also increased 0.4% month-on-month, with prices for energy, rent, and airfare all trending upward.