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Inflation Slowed in April, Marking 10th Month of Moderation

Price increases cooled, capping months of declines. The details held hints of hope.

By Jeanna Smialek

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The Fabulous Yields, and Lurking Risks, of Money Market Funds

The funds are paying enticing interest rates right now. But the debt ceiling and signs of weakness in the banking system are worrisome, our columnist says.

By Jeff Sommer

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The Week in Business: Moderating Inflation

The Biden administration’s sweeping plans to get more electric vehicles on the road. The big banks’ strong earnings. The Fox v. Dominion trial is starting. And tax day is almost here.

By Marie Solis

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Inflation Cools Notably, but It’s a Long Road Back to Normal

Fed officials are debating how to set policy after bank blowups. Fresh inflation data are unlikely to make such decisions easier.

By Jeanna Smialek