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US wholesale inflation remained fairly tame

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Wholesale inflation shows biggest decline since 2020, but the good news is unlikely to last
Wholesale prices posted the biggest drop in April since the pandemic in 2020, but economists say the decline in inflation appeared to be a one-off that might not be sustained if tariffs persist at current levels.

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April wholesale inflation falls 0.5%; biggest drop since 2020
US wholesale inflation remained fairly tame in April

Powell warns of more volatile inflation

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Powell says inflation could be more volatile in the future
Recent economic trends point to the possibility that the Federal Reserve will have to grapple with sudden shocks to the supply of goods and commodities in the coming years.

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Powell warns of supply shocks and more volatile inflation
Powell warns economy could face more frequent 'supply shocks'

Annual inflation rate in Apr. hits lowest level since 2021

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Israel inflation rate jumps to 3.6% in April in surprise gain
Israel's annual inflation rate rose unexpectedly in April to 3.6%, according to data on Thursday from the Central Bureau of Statistics that will likely keep policymakers from reducing interest rates soon.

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Why April's inflation rate was better than expected, despite swings in tariff rates
Annual inflation rate in April hits lowest level since 2021, but still higher than Fed's goal
Inflation just hit a 4-year low. Don’t expect price relief to last even as trade wars die down.
Don’t get used to the decline in the U.S. rate of inflation to a four-year low. Inflation will probably rise, at least ...
Inflation, gold prices and what to expect next
Cooling inflation could shift gold prices — but other factors may have more of an impact right now. Here's why.
Inflation eased after Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs, defying fears
Consumer prices rose 2.3% in April compared to a year ago, cooling slightly from the previous month and defying fears of an ...
April inflation rose slightly, but at a slower annual pace
Annualized inflation eased to a 2.3 percent pace, the lowest since early 2021. But the month-to-month pace of inflation ...
Good News On Prices Wasn't Enough To Quell All of the Fed's Inflation Fears
At least one official at the Federal Reserve is still skeptical about the trajectory of inflation and the economy, despite ...
Today's Mortgage Rates | Rates High as Markets Weigh Inflation Outlook
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. If inflation goes up as a result of tariffs, mortgage rates may rise this ...
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Inflation Moderates in April on Lower Gas, Grocery Prices
The improvement in inflation comes as President Donald Trump secures a couple of important trade deals. Consumer prices rose ...
Another surprising inflation data sends markets reeling
Surprising inflation data and weak retail sales spark a sharp crypto selloff, with Bitcoin down over 3% and Coinbase sliding ...