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U.S. Consumer Prices Edge up 0.2% in April
The Economy

U.S. Consumer Prices Edge up 0.2% in April

The steady rise in inflation may make it less likely that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates more aggressively.
By Matthew Heller | May 11, 2018
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Consumer Prices Rise for Third Straight Month
The Economy

Consumer Prices Rise for Third Straight Month

Core consumer prices increased 0.4% in May, pushed up by high rents for primary residences, said the Labor Department.
By Matthew Heller | June 17, 2016
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The Price Is a Blight
Strategy

The Price Is a Blight

The rich world, and especially the euro zone, risks harmfully low inflation.
By Economist Staff | November 12, 2013
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