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US inflation worsens, dimming hopes for Fed rate cuts

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US inflation is worsening, with wholesale prices rising significantly in April and showing broad-based increases beyond energy costs. The Producer Price Index for final demand increased by 1.4% in April and 6% year-over-year, with core components also showing substantial growth. This persistent inflation makes Federal Reserve interest rate cuts less likely this year, and some officials are even considering further tightening of monetary policy. AI

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US inflation worsens, dimming hopes for Fed rate cuts

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Neil Irwin ·

    The U.S. inflation problem is getting worse

    <div>Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics; Chart: Neil Irwin/Axios</div><p>America's inflation problem is getting worse, not better, as 2026 progresses. New wholesale price data — on the heels of Tuesday's <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/12/cpi-april-inflation-iran-trump" targ…

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