Wholesale inflation shows biggest decline since 2020, but the good news is unlikely to last

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Wholesale inflation shows biggest decline since 2020, but the good news is unlikely to last

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Last Updated: May 15, 2025 at 10:12 a.m. ET
First Published: May 15, 2025 at 8:41 a.m. ET

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The numbers: Wholesale prices posted the biggest drop in April since the pandemic in 2020, but economists say the decline in inflation appeared to be a one-off that might not be sustained if tariffs persist at current levels.

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