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The consumer-price index, a closely watched inflation gauge that measures what consumers pay for goods and services, rose 5% last month from a year earlier, down from February’s 6% increase and the smallest gain since May 2021, the Labor Department said yesterday. Earlier, the consumer price index for March came in below expectations, rising 0.1% monthly compared to forecasts for a 0.2% increase. Many other indicators have inflation continuing to fall in the coming months as tightening credit conditions and weaker economic demand take a bite out of economic growth.

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The following is a round-up of today’s market activity:

• The S&P 500 Index was down 16.99 (0.4%) at 4091.95; the Dow Jones industrial average was down 38.29 (0.1%) at 33,646.50; the NASDAQ Composite was down 102.54 (0.9%) at 11,929.34.
• The 10-year Treasury yield was down about 3 basis points at 3.404%.
• CBOE’s Volatility Index was down 0.01 at 19.09.

Technology stocks led Wednesday’s declines, with the PHLX semiconductor index sinking 1.8%. Consumer discretionary and transportation were also among the weakest sectors, while oilfield services led gainers as crude oil prices extended a recent rally.

WTI crude futures jumped over 2% above $83 a barrel and ended near a five-month high. Gold futures rose a second straight day and remain above $2,000 an ounce.

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