A measure of prices that is closely tracked by the Federal Reserve rose 5.8% last year, the sharpest increase since 1982.

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Prices paid by U.S. consumers jumped 7% in December from a year earlier, the highest inflation rate since 1982.

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U.S. consumer prices rose 5.7% over the past year, the fastest pace in 39 years.

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Many economists expect inflation to remain near the current high level a few more months but to then moderate through 2022 for a variety of reasons.

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Prices for U.S. consumers jumped 6.8% in November compared with a year earlier, the highest annual inflation rate in 39 years.

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Some Marylanders say they are changing their budgets as they pay more for basic necessities like groceries and gas due to inflation.

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Prices for U.S. consumers jumped 6.2% in October compared with a year earlier, the highest inflation rate since 1990.

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Hampered by rising COVID-19 cases and persistent supply shortages, the U.S. economy slowed sharply to a 2% annual growth rate in the July-September period.

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Consumer prices rose a lower-than-expected 0.3% last month, the smallest increase in seven months and a hopeful sign that inflation pressures may be cooling.

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Prices for U.S. consumers jumped in June by the most in 13 years.

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