A key index of U.S. prices ticked higher in April and consumer spending rebounded, signs that inflationary pressures in the economy remain high. The index, which the Federal Reserve closely monitors, shows that prices rose 0.4% from March to April. That was much higher than the 0.1% rise the previous month. Measured year over year,
US consumer spending and inflation accelerated in April
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