Mixed Economic Signals: CPI Report, Soft Landing Hope, Fed's Impact, and Miserable Year

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Mixed Economic Signals: CPI Report, Soft Landing Hope, Fed's Impact, and Miserable Year
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Consumer prices in the US rose at a slower annual rate of 3.1% in November, mainly due to a decline in gasoline prices. However, core prices, which exclude food and energy, remained steady at a 4% annual pace, indicating that underlying inflationary pressures persist.

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