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A measure of inflation that is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve eased but remained at an elevated level in October.
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Read More »Inflation gauge tracked by the Fed slows to still-high 6%
Powell: Fed to keep rates higher for longer to cut inflation
The Federal Reserve will push rates higher than previously expected and keep them there for an extended period, Chair Jerome Powell said.
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Read More »Cyber Monday deals lure in consumers amid high inflation
Consumers are turning online for Cyber Monday to score more discounts on items that have ballooned in price because of high inflation.
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Read More »Holiday shoppers hunt for deals, but inflation makes bargains elusive
Consumers holding out for big deals may be disappointed as they head into the busiest shopping season of the year.
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Read More »Trimming the fat: Inflation finally hitting corporate profit margins
Corporate profits have withstood raging inflation over much of the last year, but those good times may be ending.
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Read More »Retail sales rose 1.3% last month, a sign of resilience
Americans stepped up their spending at retailers, restaurants, and auto dealers last month, a sign of consumer resilience as the holiday shopping season begins.
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Read More »Wholesale inflation eases in 4th straight slowdown
Prices at the wholesale level rose 8% in October from a year ago, the fourth straight decline and the latest sign that inflation is easing from painfully high levels.
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Read More »Fed vice chair ‘reassured’ by inflation report
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Lael Brainard said she was encouraged by last week's U.S. inflation report, which pointed to slower price increases.
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Read More »Consumer inflation eased to 7.7% over past 12 months
Price increases moderated in the United States last month in the latest sign that the inflation pressures that have gripped the nation might be easing.
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Read More »Fed chair: Rate hikes may slow, but inflation fight hardly over
The Federal Reserve again pumped up its benchmark interest rate Wednesday.
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