US Inflation Eases to 2.1% in April, Boosting Market Sentiment

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In April, inflation remained low at 2.1%, with consumer prices barely rising and consumer spending slowing, while the Federal Reserve maintained a cautious stance amid ongoing trade tensions and tariff concerns that could impact future inflation and economic growth.
- Inflation rate slipped to 2.1% in April, lower than expected, Fed’s preferred gauge shows CNBC
- US Consumer Spending Growth Slows While Inflation Remains Soft Bloomberg.com
- Fed's preferred inflation gauge shows price increases cooled in April Yahoo Finance
- SNAPSHOT US stock index futures cut some losses after April PCE data Reuters
- Key Fed Inflation Rate May Hit 4-Year Low; S&P 500 Futures Flat (Live Coverage) Investor's Business Daily
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