The Consumer Price Index increased 0.3 percent in August, a rate that was in line with analysts’ expectations.
Stories Related to U.s. Consumer Prices Remain Steady
By CHRISTINE HAUSER, New York Times
Fri, 09/17/2010 - 5:52am
Topics: 2010 august consumer price index
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