International Economic

US inflation eases in April but annual CPI accelerates to 3.8pc

By Iain Gilbert

Date: Tuesday 12 May 2026

(Sharecast News) - US consumer prices rose 0.6% in April on a seasonally adjusted basis, easing from the 0.9% increase recorded in March, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Energy remained a key driver of the monthly rise, with the index climbing 3.8% and accounting for more than 40% of...

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