U.S. Import Prices Rise Less Than Expected in March Amid Middle East Conflict
U.S. import prices rose 0.8% in March, below the expected 2.0%, as the impact of the Middle East conflict on oil prices and supply chains is anticipated to show in April's data. The increase was attributed to timing differences in oil shipments and spot prices, with economists expecting a sharper rise in the coming months.
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