U.S. services sector data shows mixed signals with cooling activity but rising inflation in March
The U.S. services sector experienced contrasting trends in March, with overall activity cooling while price pressures intensified. A key measure of prices paid by service providers reached its highest level in 3.5 years, indicating heightened inflationary pressures within the sector.
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“US service sector cools in March; price paid measure highest in 3-1/2 years - Reuters”
“U.S. Services Sector Faced Heightened Inflation in March - WSJ”
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