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2021-05-12

U.S. consumer prices rose 4.2% in April from a year ago, faster than expected

(May 12) Inflation accelerated at its fastest pace in more than 12 years for April as the U.S. econo

U.S. consumer prices rose 4.2% in April from a year ago, faster than expected

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