A step in the right direction: U.S. inflation eases in April after hot start to the year

Viewpoint by Russell Investments

· Core inflation slows to 3.6% in the U.S.

· U.S. equity and bond markets rally in wake of April inflation report

· European stocks rise amid improving economic outlook

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