Economists predict sharp rise in April US consumer prices

5 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 9

A Bloomberg survey median estimate points to a 0.6% CPI increase, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics due to publish April data on Tuesday.
The expected jump, driven partly by rising petrol prices, would add pressure on US household budgets and reinforce public frustration over inflation.
It follows March's biggest monthly CPI advance since 2022, suggesting inflation may remain stubborn despite hopes for easing price pressures.

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