November

Shoppers are lining up, waiting for the mainland sales to open, to buy expired or nearly expired foods, among other things.  With inflation near its highest level in 40 years, people increasingly need to find a way to stretch their dollars.

Inflation slowed again but remained elevated in November, CPI report shows

Inflation slowed significantly for a second month in November as prices for goods that surged during the pandemic continued to decline. Yet inflation remained high as the cost of many services continued to rise. Consumer prices rose 7.1% from a year earlier, compared with a 7.7% rise in October and a 40-year high of 9.1% …

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November CPI: inflation increased by 7.1% compared to last year

November CPI: inflation increased by 7.1% compared to last year

Inflation slowed again last month, more than expected, as the Federal Reserve raised interest rates at the fastest pace in decades. The consumer price index (CPI) in November showed an increase of 7.1% from a year ago and 0.1% in the month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Tuesday. Economists had expected prices to rise …

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