Inflation retreated again in April on the back of lower prices for consumer staples like groceries and gasoline, and other items such as used cars and clothing. The consumer price index, a key inflation gauge, rose 2.3% in April from 12 months earlier, down from 2.4% in March, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday.

Prices for other foods declined in April. Inflation in the fresh fruits and vegetables group dropped by 0.7%, with lettuce and tomato prices both down by over 6%. Dried beans, peas and lentils, however, were up by nearly 6%, underscoring the volatile nature of food prices.

U.S. consumer prices rebounded moderately in April as declining food costs partially offset rising rents, leading to the smallest annual increase in four years, but the inflation outlook remains unclear against the backdrop of tariffs.

The crypto market stood at $3.4 trillion as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in April stood at 2.3% over the last 12 months, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on May 13. The Federal Reserve has set an inflation target of 2%. As per Kraken's price feed, Bitcoin was trading at $103,587 at press time.

Investors were bracing for a clear sign of tariff-related pricing pressure in the April consumer inflation report, but consumer prices remained tame in Tuesdays

The U.S. Federal Reserve in May warned that America is facing an increased risk of stagflation. Inflation data for April somewhat assuages that fear.

Rents and home prices aren’t going up like crazy anymore, but they are still one of the biggest sources of U.S. inflation.

CPI shows the 2% inflation target nearing, hinting at possible Fed rate cuts. Explore key market reactions and what this means for your investments.