inflation
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Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 15 Aug. 2024
The fact that inflation has fallen to 2.9% from over 9% in just two years, without causing a recession, is almost unheard of.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 15 Aug. 2024
As inflation trends closer to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, speculation grows around a potential interest rate cut.
—Abid Ali, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2024
Walmart is slashing prices amid broader signs that the inflation crisis is over.
—Nathan Bomey, Axios, 15 Aug. 2024
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“Inflation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inflation. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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