The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure, the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index, showed a cooling in March, easing concerns about rising inflation. This welcome news comes as the Fed continues to monitor economic data for signs of overheating. The PCE index rose 0.3% in March, below expectations, giving policymakers some breathing room.
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Officials Are Fired at Traffic Safety Agency Investigating Musk’s Company
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, responsible for investigating the role of self-driving technology in Tesla vehicles in a pedestrian's death, laid off 4% of its employees, but remains larger than at the start of the Biden administration. Investigations into Tesla's autonomous driving software, which uses cameras, are ongoing due to accidents possibly caused by poor visibility. Tesla CEO Elon Musk, leading a government efficiency team, has emphasized the importance of self-driving technology for Tesla's...
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