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Lose Yourself in the US Inflation Data
It's difficult to find a subject that has captured the zeitgeist of the post-pandemic world more than inflation. For valid reasons, discussion about the rise in prices is all around us—whether it stems from Federal Reserve officials setting monetary policy, consumers facing strains at stores and the gas pump, or businesses boosting workers' wages. This year, though, the conversation around inflation has demonstrably shifted. The pace of price increases has eased considerably relative to a year ago; most recently, the October consumer price index (CPI) report helped solidify some strategists' and analysts' ... (full story)