Inflation Rises in May, Pushing Up Early Estimates for the 2027 COLA (Social Security, FERS, CSRS)

May inflation data came in higher, nudging up early projections for the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment affecting Social Security and federal retiree annuities under FERS and CSRS. The article summarizes updated estimate ranges and what current inflation trends could mean for future COLA calculations.