Thursday's report is the first of two CPI numbers Fed policymakers will see before their next meeting
A burst of business investment drove last quarter's surprising GDP figure
The index fell from mid-2021 to mid-2022 as surging prices ate into household budgets
The job market's sturdiness has raised doubts about whether a downturn is inevitable
Consumers continue to spend despite rising borrowing costs
The stakes are growing in the standoff in Washington over raising the nation's debt limit
Despite the first-quarter slowdown, consumer spending reflected confidence
Strong growth in healthcare, restaurants and bars
The job market is cooling but remains strong by historic standards
Slowdown reflects impact of Federal Reserve's aggressive drive to tame inflation