What's likely to be a bigger concern for rate - setters is that the core rate, which strips out
potentially volatile items like energy and food, fell to just 0.7 percent in the year to April from 1 percent the month before.
Researchers tested the the foam padding in crib mattresses, and found they release significant amounts of
volatile organic compounds (VOCs),
potentially harmful chemicals also found in household
items such as cleaners and scented sprays.