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Economy May 30

Consumer prices rose slightly in April amid Trump’s tariffs

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Economy Jul 11

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Cooling inflation may pave way for interest rate cut soon

Inflation in the United States cooled in June for a third straight month, a sign that the worst price spike in four decades is steadily fading and may soon usher in interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Nation Jun 12

FILE PHOTO: A woman shops in a supermarket as rising inflation affects consumer prices in Los Angeles
Inflation eases for 2nd straight month, a sign this year’s acceleration of prices may have passed

Inflation in the United States eased in May, a hopeful sign that an acceleration of prices that occurred early this year may have passed.

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Economy May 31

FILE PHOTO: Price tags are pictured at a Ralphs grocery store, which is owned by Kroger Co, in Pasadena, California U.S., December 1, 2016. Photo by Mario Anzuoni/Reuters
A closely tracked inflation gauge rises at slowest pace this year

A price gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve cooled slightly last month, a sign that inflation may be easing after running high in the first three months of this year.

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Economy Feb 29

People shop in a supermarket as inflation affected consumer prices in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., June 10, 2022. Photo by Andrew Kelly/REUTERS
Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge picked up last month in sign of still-increased prices

An inflation gauge favored by the Federal Reserve increased in January, the latest sign that the slowdown in U.S. consumer price increases is occurring unevenly from month to month.

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Jan 24

Americans’ economic outlook brightens as inflation slows and wages outpace prices

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

After an extended period of gloom, Americans are starting to feel better about inflation and the economy — a trend that could sustain consumer spending, fuel economic growth and potentially affect President Joe Biden's political fortunes.

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Oct 12

September’s U.S. consumer inflation eased slightly as price pressures cool

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Still, on a month-to-month basis, prices are still rising faster than is consistent with the Fed’s 2 percent target.

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Jun 13

U.S. consumer price growth slowed in May, though some inflation measures stayed high

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

The pullback was driven by tumbling gas prices, a much smaller rise in grocery prices than in previous months and less expensive furniture, air fares and appliances.

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May 10

U.S. prices rose in April, showing inflation pressures persist

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Consumer prices in the United States rose again in April, and measures of underlying inflation stayed high, suggesting that rising costs could persist for months to come.

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Mar 14

Inflation eased in February but remains high, putting pressure on Fed

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

U.S. consumer price increases eased slightly from January to February but still pointed to an elevated inflation rate that is posing a challenge for the Federal Reserve at a delicate moment for the financial system.

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