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Alicia Wallace, CNN

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The Fed’s go-to inflation gauge ticked up less than expected last month

The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge moved slightly higher in November — but not as much as economists were expecting, an indication that price hikes aren’t accelerating in a worrisome fashion.

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Harris and Trump both hate inflation. Their economic proposals could cause prices to go higher

Inflation is slowly moving back to what’s considered a more sustainable pace, but for many Americans, it’s hard to take solace: The post-pandemic spike in price hikes drastically increased the cost of living.

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Harris has a plan to fix one of America’s biggest economic problems. Here’s what it means for you

Americans across the political spectrum can agree on this: Rent is expensive, and buying a home can feel nearly impossible.

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Traveling on Memorial Day? You could be making history

If you’ve flown this weekend or are hopping on a flight today, it’s likely you’re making history.

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There’s more bad news for potential homebuyers: Prices just hit another record

US home prices rose at the fastest clip in months to a fresh record high in January, according to data released Tuesday, highlighting how a housing shortage combined with high mortgage rates continues to limit affordability.

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Prices ticked higher in February, but there’s good news at the grocery store

Higher prices at the gas pump pushed up inflation more than expected in February, according to the latest Consumer Price Index from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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US economy added 275,000 jobs in February; labor market continues steady growth

The US economy added 275,000 jobs last month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday, as the labor market continues to beat expectations.

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What to expect in Friday’s jobs report

Don’t be surprised if Friday’s jobs report shows that February’s employment gains were far below those reported for January.

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Fed’s favored inflation gauge eases to slowest pace in more than two years

Rising prices continued to loom large in January, but new data released Thursday showed that inflation is still on a downward — albeit bumpy — path toward the Federal Reserve’s 2% target.

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Inflation cooled last month; some price hikes continue to cause pain

Price hikes eased off less than expected in January but still offered a hint of relief for Americans who have suffered through some of the steepest price hikes in four decades.

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Yellen: It’s ‘obvious’ empty office buildings create banking stress/losses

High commercial real estate vacancies are expected to create some stress for smaller banks, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Thursday. However, she said she does not see them as causing a systemic risk to the nation’s financial system.

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The US economy added 353,000 jobs in January, starting off 2024 with a bang

The US economy added a stunning 353,000 jobs last month, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Friday, registering a stronger-than-expected gain to kick off 2024 and underscoring the resilience of the US economy in an election year.

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US economy adds 353,000 jobs in January; 2024 starts with a bang

The US economy added a stunning 353,000 jobs last month, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Friday, registering a stronger-than expected gain to kick off 2024.

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Fed Chair Powell says job market still strong - see breakdown

On Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics will deliver the first jobs report for 2024, and it’s expected to underscore the strength of the US economy despite 11 rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.