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Inflation Remains High Due to Increasing Rent and Gas Prices: CPI Report

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The latest U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has shown a slight decrease in the inflation rate for April compared to the previous month. The inflation rate was recorded at 3.4% in April, slightly lower than the 3.5% rate in March. This cooling trend is seen as a positive step towards potentially lower interest rates, according to experts.

Housing and energy costs continue to be the main drivers of inflation, with more than 70% of price growth in April attributed to these categories. Gas prices rose by 5.2% in April, contributing to a 1.1% overall increase in energy prices for the month. Rent also saw a 0.4% increase in April, along with owners’ equivalent rent.

Despite the overall decrease in inflation, the cost of food remained flat in April, with prices staying the same as in March. This stability in food prices is a welcome relief for consumers amidst rising housing and energy costs.

Economists are closely monitoring the CPI reports for signs of further inflation trends. The possibility of a rate cut later in the year is being considered, but experts suggest that more data indicating a decrease in inflation will be needed for the Federal Reserve to take action.

The next CPI report is scheduled to be released on June 12, providing further insights into the state of inflation in the country. Stay tuned for more updates on how housing and energy costs continue to impact inflation rates.

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