Inflation
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US Inflation Stays Hot in October: Why a Fed Rate Hike Now Looks Likely
US consumer prices rose 0.4% in October 2026, more than forecast. Here is what went up, why a Fed rate…
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Who Really Paid for Trump’s Tariffs? New York Fed Study Says Americans Did
New York Fed economists find US tariffs added 2.9 points to goods inflation, with almost 90% passed into prices. Without…
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Social Security COLA 2027: What the 3.6% Raise Means for Your Monthly Check
Social Security benefits rise 3.6% in 2027, the biggest COLA since 2023, adding about $75 a month for the average…