Here’s what to know from the Consumer Price Index report for September.
Category: Inflation (Economics)
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Last Inflation Report Before Midterms Tests Stock Market
Higher-than-expected inflation data gave cold comfort to policymakers and investors alike.
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Gas Prices Fall Slightly, but Overall Energy Costs Are Expected to Rise.
An increase in energy prices could complicate the Federal Reserve’s campaign to tame inflation.
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Pepsi Defies Fears of Slowdown with Strong Earnings and Forecast
Quarterly results provided a sign that shoppers continued to spend despite high inflation squeezing their wallets.
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Federal Reserve Worry About Faster Inflation at Last Meeting
Minutes from the Fed’s September meeting showed many were more worried about doing too little to control inflation than too much.
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How to Travel on a Budget Amid Inflation
Inflation is here and it’s wreaking havoc on travel budgets. Our Frugal Traveler columnist on how to strategize in a world of rising prices.