Economists Warn of ‘Inflation Contagion’ as CPI Increases Again in April
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Inflation shot up once again in April as energy prices continue to see large jolts both monthly and yearly, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Economists warn the country may now be facing an “inflation contagion,” with the path ahead murkier than before. The Consumer Price Index’s (CPI) all items…