Inflation in the Midwest March 2024

Inflation in the Midwest March 2024

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Today’s inflation print points to a resurgence in inflation. In the U.S. inflation rose by 0.4% in March, failing to hit analysts’ 0.3% expectations. For Iowans, prices rose 0.7% last month.

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