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Consumer inflation muted, supports more Fed easing

Consumer prices were flat in July for a second straight month and the year-over-year increase was the smallest in more than 1-1/2 years, giving the Federal Reserve room for further monetary easing to tackle stubbornly high unemployment.

 

Consumer prices up as gas, clothing costs rise

Consumer prices rose modestly in January on higher costs for food, gas, rent and clothing.

 

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