US Inflation Rose 0.4% in October as Gas Prices Fell From $4.41
US inflation rose 0.4% in October, above expectations but cooler than September's 0.6%, as gas fell from $4.41 to $4.22 a gallon and the Fed eyed a December hike.
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US Economy
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US Economy
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