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US inflation hits 3-year high, exceeding Fed target

Inflation in April reached its highest point in nearly three years, with a key gauge rising to 3.8% year-over-year due to increased gas and food costs. This acceleration, up from 3.5% in March, exceeds the Federal Reserve's 2% target, potentially delaying interest rate cuts and even prompting discussions of a hike. Core inflation also saw a slight increase to 3.3%, though monthly core price gains moderated. AI

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US inflation hits 3-year high, exceeding Fed target

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · The Associated Press, Christopher Rugaber ·

    Inflation hit the highest level in almost three years as the Fed releases the first inflation report under new chair Kevin Warsh

    Inflation jumped to 3.8% in April, the highest since May 2023. Core inflation rose to 3.3%, the highest core number since November 2023.