This morning, we received a new read on inflation and the numbers are in-line with analyst expectations.
The CPI report shows the index rose 0.4 percent in April. Year-over-year, prices are sitting at 4.9 percent. The market was expecting a read of five.
The food index remains unchanged from March, while energy costs climbed just over 0.5 percent.
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