US Inflation Eases in April, Boosting Expectations of Fed Rate Cuts 📉

U.S. inflation data for April came in broadly in line with analyst estimates Wednesday, breaking a concerning three-month streak of higher-than-expected readings and reigniting hopes for a return to the Federal Reserve’s 2% inflation target. Last month, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed a year-over-year increase of 3.4%.