"US Inflation Moderates in April Amid Weak Consumer Spending"
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US inflation remained steady in April with a 0.3% increase, while consumer spending weakened, presenting mixed signals for the Federal Reserve on potential interest rate cuts. The PCE price index rose 2.7% year-on-year, and core inflation increased by 2.8%. Despite the cooling in consumer spending, inflation remains sticky, complicating the Fed's decision-making process.
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