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Inflation Moderates and Stocks Rise: A Look at the Latest CPI Reports

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Inflation eased to 3.4% in April as stocks climbed higher. Explore the impact of CPI data on the market!

Inflation moderates! Recent reports on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for April bring a sense of relief as core inflation shows a slight decrease. While retail sales have slowed more than anticipated, the S&P 500 continues its upward climb, reflecting optimism in the market.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics is set to release the April CPI data today, which could have significant implications for future economic prospects. With the latest report showing a 3.4% increase in inflation from a year ago, slightly softer than previous months, investors eagerly await the impact on market trends.

Following the CPI release, the Dow Jones Industrial Average opens higher, signaling market confidence. With inflation easing to 3.4% in April, the market sees a positive response as investors adjust their strategies based on the latest inflation figures.

In a surprise twist, the S&P 500 hits a record high fueled by the positive CPI inflation reading. The market rally following the 'breath of fresh air' inflation report showcases the dynamic relationship between economic indicators and stock performance.

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CPI Inflation Soothes Fears As Retail Sales Slow; S&P 500 Climbs (Investor's Business Daily)

Consumer price index data for April showed that core inflation moderated last month, while retail sales cooled more than expected. The S&P 500 opened ...

CPI Report News Today: April Inflation Data Could Impact Hopes of ... (Barron's)

The April consumer price index data will be released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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April US CPI Report Shows Inflation Up 0.3%, Softer Than Expected (Morningstar.com)

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index climbed 3.4% in April from year-ago levels—a tick downward from March's 3.5% rate.

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Stock Market Today: Dow Opens Higher After CPI Shows Inflation ... (The Wall Street Journal)

The consumer-price index for April is out. Follow along for live updates on stocks and other markets, including the Dow Jones Industrial Average, ...

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CPI Report Live Updates: Inflation Cools Slightly, With 3.4% Price Rise (The New York Times)

Prices climbed 3.4 percent in April from a year earlier, a moderation after some hot inflation readings this year. Stocks rose as investors bet that the ...

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US consumer inflation cools in April; retail sales flat (Reuters)

U.S. consumer prices increased less than expected in April, suggesting that inflation resumed its downward trend at the start of the second quarter in a ...

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Inflation eased to 3.4% in April, CPI data shows. What that means for ... (USA TODAY)

Yearly inflation eased to 3.4% in April as gas prices and rent increased, CPI report says.

JEC Chairman Heinrich on April CPI Data - JEC Chairman Heinrich ... (Joint Economic Committee)

Washington, D.C.—Today, Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Chairman of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), released the following statement after ...

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CPI Report Today: Dow Opens Higher; Inflation Eased to 3.4% in April (The Wall Street Journal)

Consumer inflation rose 3.4% in April from a year earlier, according to fresh Labor Department data released this morning. Here are the high-level numbers, ...

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Morning Bid: New stock records jump the CPI gun (Reuters)

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan. Markets seem to have got bored waiting for today's big U.S. inflation print and stocks ...

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Inflation cooled in April as price gains slowed, CPI report says (Axios)

Inflation cooled in April as price gains slowed, CPI report says · The report on Wednesday showed the overall consumer price index increased 3.4% over the last ...

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S&P 500 Hits Record High On Strong CPI Inflation Reading (Forbes)

The “breath of fresh air” inflation report ignited Wednesday's stock market rally.

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April's CPI Report Keeps Hopes Of 2024 Interest Rate Cuts Alive (Forbes)

April's Consumer Price Index inflation report contains some signs that inflation could be easing. Still the Fed may want more data before interest rate ...

Bureau of Economic Analysis: CPI Inflation at 3.4 Percent in April ... (House Budget Committee)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) released the following statement after the Consumer Price Index (CPI) ...

Bureau of Labor Statistics: CPI Inflation at 3.4 Percent in April | The ... (House Budget Committee)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) released the following statement after the Consumer Price Index (CPI) ...

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CPI report shows inflation easing in April, with consumer prices still ... (CNBC)

The consumer price index was expected to increase 3.4% from a year ago, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.

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S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow all hit record highs after encouraging ... (CNN)

Markets surged to record highs Wednesday after new data showed that inflation cooled in April after ticking up recently.

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Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Breaks 5300 After CPI Inflation Report ... (Barron's)

Wednesday was a record-buster for markets, with all three indexes rallying to reach new closing highs. The rally was fueld by the latest CPI report, ...

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April CPI Report Offers Some Relief: What the Experts Are Saying ... (Kiplinger's Personal Finance)

CPI moderated last month, boosting hopes for interest rate cuts coming sooner rather than later.

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The Fed gets some breathing room as core CPI cools in April ... (InvestmentNews)

The moderating inflation metric offers some hope, but the US central bank needs more before considering a dovish turn. May 15, 2024; By Bloomberg News ...

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Stocks hit record highs, yields fall; US CPI raises rate cut hopes (Reuters)

Global stock markets rose to record highs while U.S. Treasury yields and the U.S. dollar fell on Wednesday as data showed U.S. consumer prices rose less ...

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A better-than-expected CPI report cheers investors. (Longview News-Journal)

All week long, Wall Street was looking for, searching for, maybe even praying for a decent inflation report. Traders' prayers were mostly answered.

April 2024 CPI Report: Inflation Is Trending In The Right Direction ... (JP Morgan)

Inflation eased as smaller gains in services (e.g., food services) costs offset the continued strong rises in rent and gasoline prices. While the journey back ...

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