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Will America’s Good News on Inflation Last?

One of the biggest economic surprises of 2023 was how quickly inflation faded. A dig into the details offers hints at whether it will last into 2024.

By Jeanna Smialek

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Chill in the Housing Market Seeps Into Other Industries

The slowdown in the residential real estate market, a crucial cog in the American economy, is threatening sectors like home improvement and storage.

By Martha C. White

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Now May Be the Time to Lock In High Interest Rates on Your Savings

Rates on C.D.s are the highest they’ve been in years. But the Fed is signaling that it may cut its borrowing costs next year, and C.D. rates could follow.

By Ann Carrns

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Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Cooled Notably in November

A key inflation measure has been slowing and overall prices actually declined slightly from October, good news for officials and consumers.

By Jeanna Smialek

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