US consumer inflation cools unexpectedly
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Inflation alarmists have filled media headlines over the last few years, making a myriad of claims, but they have misunderstood what drives inflation in a consumer-driven economy.
Consumer prices rose 2.7% in November compared to a year earlier, marking a notable reduction from 3% year-over-year inflation in September, the most recent month for which complete data is available. Inflation stands at its lowest level since July.
With the holiday shopping season here, inflation is affecting everyone.During a visit to Pennsylvania a few weeks ago, President Trump made a comment calling th
Millions of Americans braced for runaway inflation in response to President Trump's aggressive import tariffs. They're still waiting.
Housing and insurance costs remain stubbornly high, keeping monthly bills elevated even as overall inflation cools. Food prices have stopped rising
The latest Consumer Price Index was below what economists had expected and likely reflects what they called distortions caused by the government shutdown.