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Inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose 2.7% over the year through November, which was significantly lower than the 3.1% economists had forecast. Core inflation, which excludes the volatile food and energy categories, was up 2.6%, which was also below the 3.1% forecast.

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NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks hit records on Friday after an update on inflation came in a bit less painful than feared. The S&P 500 rose 0.8% and topped its prior all-time high, which was set earlier this month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied ...

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports wholesale inflation grew only 0.1% in August. Oracle reported an earnings miss but great guidance last night. If you’re thinking about retiring or know someone who is, there are three quick questions causing many ...

The headlines about new stock market highs are hiding the fundamental erosion in many consumer areas. While employment looks fine and inflation seems stable, consumers are making budget shifts to match their higher expenses to their income levels.

Friday’s cooler-than-expected inflation data has done little to change investors’ interest-rate expectations. Interest-rate futures showed Friday afternoon that investors see a roughly 50% chance that the Federal Reserve’s benchmark interest rate ...

Rising stock prices don't always contribute to inflation. But with the U.S. labor market still near full employment, it is reasonable to wonder whether the torrid appreciation of investors' portfolios might be having some impact on prices, according to ...

The stock market snapped its three-day skid after the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge met expectations. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 300 points, or 0.7%. The S&P 500 gained 0.6%. The Nasdaq Composite was up 0.4%. Wall Street piled ...