Inflation climbs as gas and travel costs push up prices
Prices for gasoline, air travel and clothing rose in March driving a 0.5 percent gain in consumer prices. Core inflation climbed 0.4 percent, suggesting broader price pressure and reinforcing expectations the Fed may raise rates this summer. The February trade gap narrowed as exports outpaced imports.
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Stock market ends with tiny loss as rates loom
In New York, stocks pulled back marginally as investors weighed rising interest rates against solid corporate earnings. The Dow slipped 3.33 points to 10,377.95 after March CPI rose 0.5 percent, led by higher gasoline, airfares and clothing costs, while analysts noted ongoing economic health.
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