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MNI: US DATA: April CPI -0.8%; Core -0.4%............>

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MNI: US DATA: April CPI -0.8%; Core -0.4%
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-US APRIL CPI -0.8%,CORE -0.4%;CPI Y/Y +0.3%,CORE Y/Y +1.4% 
-US APRIL CPI ENERGY PRICES -10.1%; TOTAL CPI EX-ENERGY -0.2%
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U.S. consumer inflation fell -0.8% in April following a -0.4% decline in March.
Energy prices plummeted, falling by -10.1%, though food prices rose 1.5%. Core
CPI fell -0.4% after a -0.1% decline in March. New vehicle prices were flat and
used vehicle prices fell by -0.4%. Apparel prices declined -4.7%. The relatively
large owner's equivalent rent category increased by 0.2%.

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