In April, U.S. inflation showed signs of cooling for the first time this year. Grocery prices notably decreased, bringing cautious optimism for consumers. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.3% in April, a slight drop from the 0.4% increase in March. Over the past 12 months, the CPI has increased by 4.9%, a positive […]
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