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The debt ceiling illustrates America’s empire of debt
Opinion The US has never quite got the hang of the conquering business as the debt ceiling debate shows.
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US inflation falls to the lowest level in two years
News The rate of CPI inflation in the US slowed to its lowest rate since April 2021, suggesting the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes may be coming to an end.
By Nicole García Mérida Published
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Is US inflation accelerating again? Figures suggest the Fed has further to go
News The latest US inflation figures suggest inflation is not falling as fast as analysts had predicted. It could even be speeding up again.
By Rupert Hargreaves Published
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Federal Reserve raises interest rates by 0.5%
News The latest hike by the Federal Reserve takes the US benchmark rate to 4.25% - 4.5%.
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US stimulus checks – will you get one?
News To help fight high inflation and financial hardships, some US states have started to send stimulus checks to support residents. Here’s what you need to know.
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US inflation drops to 7.7%
News Costs for rents increased, but the price of cars, clothes and medical care helped slow the rate of inflation in the US
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Federal Reserve hikes interest rates to 4%
News The Federal Reserve continues its battle with inflation with another bumper interest rate hike.
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US inflation remains higher than expected
News US inflation fell by 0.1% but remains higher than expected due to the rising cost of food, shelter and medical care.
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published
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US inflation may have peaked, but it remains a threat
News US inflation fell to 8.5% in July, down from 9.1% the previous month. But structural, not transitory, forces are pushing inflation higher. It could be around for some time yet.
By Alex Rankine Published
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