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EPISODE · Jun 11, 2025 · 1 MIN

Inflation Slows, But Rent and Food Keep Climbing

from AURN News · host Jamie Jackson, Ebony McMorris, Clay Cane

The Consumer Price Index rose just 0.1% in May, but the essentials — rent, food, and medical care — continue to climb. Black and working-class communities are hit hardest, as everyday costs outpace modest wage growth. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Consumer Price Index rose just 0.1% in May, but the essentials — rent, food, and medical care — continue to climb. Black and working-class communities are hit hardest, as everyday costs outpace modest wage growth. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter

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