INFLATION REPORT

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Dec 18 2025FINANCE

Inflation Takes a Breather: What It Means for Your Money

Prices went up, but not as much as experts thought they would in November. This gave investors a glimmer of hope that inflation might be slowing down. The consumer price index (CPI) showed a 2. 7% annual increase, which was lower than the predicted 3. 1%. Even when you take out the wobbly prices of

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Dec 18 2025BUSINESS

What's Up with Prices? November's Inflation Report Drops Thursday

Thursday is a big day for economists and folks keeping an eye on their wallets. That's when the latest inflation report comes out, giving us a peek at how much prices have changed. This is the first time in almost two months we're getting fresh data, thanks to that long government shutdown messing t

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Oct 24 2025FINANCE

September's Inflation: A Small Step Back

Prices went up, but not as much as people thought they would. This is what happened in September. The numbers came out late because the government wasn't working. The U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said prices were 3. 0% higher than last year. That's a bit less than what experts guessed. It's als

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Apr 11 2025BUSINESS

The Price Tag of Tariffs: How Trade Policies Are Shaking Up the US Economy

The US economy is facing some significant shifts, and it's all thanks to recent trade policies. Before diving into the details, it's important to understand that the Producer Price Index (PPI) is a key indicator of inflation. It measures the average change in prices received by producers of goods an

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Jan 15 2025FINANCE

How JPMorgan Predicts the Market Will React to Inflation News

On Wednesday, all eyes are on the Bureau of Labor Statistics' inflation report. JPMorgan has weighed in on how the stock market might respond. The report, due at 8:30 a. m. ET, is expected to show monthly gains of 0. 3% for both headline and core consumer price index (CPI), with annual inflation rat

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