May 12, 2026

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

US economy takes a hit as inflation climbs in April

Economy/Inflation Rises— The U.S. economy took a big hit last month.  In April, inflation jumped to its highest level in almost three years, according to the latest figures released today from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  The consumer price index, a key inflation measure, shows inflation at 3.8% in April. Soaring oil and gasoline prices are reportedly the major reason. […]