America In Focus: Inflation jumps and gas soars but American consumers seemed to take it in stride

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In the past week, many Americans remained laser focused on the economy, inflation and how those forces could impact their lives. But it is almost impossible not to notice that trips to the grocery store or gas station are more painful than they were last year. Here’s a snapshot of some of the latest economic data and news and what it potentially means for you. A key inflation measure jumped in March as gas prices soared, the latest sign that the Iran war is pushing up the cost of living and dela