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The Week in Business: Prices Keep Climbing

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The Week in Business: Prices Keep Climbing

But there will be some relief for the millions of people dependent on Social Security. And a report on how much the housing market is slowing.

By Marie Solis

JPMorgan, Citigroup and Other Big Banks See Profits Drop

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JPMorgan, Citigroup and Other Big Banks See Profits Drop

Lenders foresee economic “headwinds,” but household spending is mostly holding up, buffering profits from turmoil in financial markets.

By Stacy Cowley Emily Flitter and Stephen Gandel

Inflation Was Much Hotter Than Expected, Bad News For the Fed

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Inflation Was Much Hotter Than Expected, Bad News For the Fed

Inflation rose quickly in September and a key measure accelerated to the fastest pace since 1982, underlining the persistence of price increases.

By Jeanna Smialek

Delta Earnings Are Solid as Airline Signals Optimism on Travel Demand

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Delta Earnings Are Solid as Airline Signals Optimism on Travel Demand

The carrier reported a healthy profit for the third quarter after a busy summer. Competitors also seem confident despite economic turbulence.

By Niraj Chokshi