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Eurozone Inflation Holds Steady at 5.3 Percent

Prices rose at an annual rate of 5.3 percent, defying expectations of a slowdown. The news may bolster the case for another European Central Bank interest rate increase.

By Eshe Nelson

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Will Inflation Keep Slowing? The Key Areas to Watch

Will inflation continue to slow at a solid pace? Economists are warily watching a few key areas, like housing and cars.

By Jeanna Smialek

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Job Openings Dropped in July as Labor Market Cooled

Vacancies fell to 8.8 million, the lowest level since March 2021.

By J. Edward Moreno

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Why Are Mortgage Rates So High, and How Long Will They Stay Up?

Economists say loan rates are affected by a complicated combination of factors, but there are tactics consumers can use to land a lower rate.

By Gregory Schmidt