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Annual inflation for the month of August came in at just 2.2% – just a smidge above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target.
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September 27, 2024

What inflation?

The Commerce Department’s latest inflation numbers came in lower than expected Friday.

It’s another sign that the Biden economy has finally shaken the scourge of price hikes. Just in time for us to start talking about the Harris economy. Or the Trump economy. TBD!

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