
U.S. Economy Kicks Off Second Quarter On Strong Note; Rise In Inflation Slowing
(This 27th May story corrects paragraph 14 to say “consumer prices” (not inflation), adds dropped word “since”) By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. consumer spending rose more than expected in April as households boosted purchases of goods and services, and the increase in inflation slowed, which could underpin economic growth in the second quarter…