Annual inflation rate in the US accelerated for a second straight month to 3.5% in March 2024 from 3.2% in February, above market forecasts of 3.4%. Compared to the previous month, the CPI rose 0.4%, the same as in February but above forecasts of 0.3%.
Food costs were up 2.2% compared with one year ago, consistent with last month.
Energy costs increased by 2.1% YoY. Energy costs decreased by 1.9% YoY in February.
Used cars and trucks prices decreas...