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People pump gas into their vehicles at a Shell petrol station on October 2, 2023 in Alhambra, California. Americans are facing higher gas prices despite the Federal Reserve's effort to curb inflation, with rates at their highest in over two decades, as Brent crude oil prices have risen more than 30% in the past three months. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP) (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)

Inflation Eases Slightly, But Challenges Persist

As we continue to cover what matters to voters this election the economy and inflation we turn to April’s CPI report, which is the inflation report.

US President Joe Biden arrives to speak during an event to announce that his Administration has approved $1.2 billion in student debt cancellation for almost 153,000 borrowers at the Julian Dixon Library in Culver City, California, on February 21, 2024. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

Consumer Sentiment Dips And President Announces More Student Debt Cancellations

Consumer sentiment about the U.S. economy dipped this month, from 79.4 to 77.9. So why are people feeling this way? Essential costs like food, energy, and housing are still through the roof. And young voices are getting louder.