In January, inflation slowed down again but still exceeded Wall Street’s forecasts, complicating the Federal Reserve’s journey towards interest rate reductions. This may allow the central bank to delay action until mid-year. Inflation Eases, Uncertainty Lingers The Labor Department’s Tuesday report showed a 3.1% year-on-year increase in consumer prices for January, down from December’s 3.4% […]
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