Key U.S inflation gauge shows price growth cooled in April
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A key U.S. inflation gauge slowed last month as President Donald Trump's tariffs have yet to noticeably push up prices. Spending by Americans slowed despite rising incomes, potentially an early reaction to higher prices on some imported goods. Friday's report from the Commerce Department showed that consumer prices rose just 2.1% in April compared with a year earlier, down from 2.3% in March and the lowest since September. Excluding the volatile food and energy categories, core prices rose 2.
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Main Idea: U.S. inflation cooled in April even as President Donald Trump’s tariffs had not yet clearly raised prices.
Key Points:
- The Commerce Department said overall prices rose 2.1% from a year earlier in April, down from 2.3% in March.
- Core prices, which leave out food and energy, also slowed to 2.5% year over year, their lowest level in more than four years.
- Consumer spending slowed in April, which may show that some shoppers are pulling back as tariff-related price worries grow.
- Economists and companies expect prices could rise later this year if tariffs stay in place, but court rulings have made the final tariff picture uncertain.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Tariffs could raise prices for cars, appliances, and other goods, squeezing household budgets and cutting into spending.
Positive Impact
Inflation cooled in April, which may give families and the Federal Reserve some short-term relief.
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