inflation

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The report showed an unusual slowdown in the price increases for rents and other housing costs, which are weighted heavily in US inflation calculations and have been a key point of concern for many households.

From BBC

The European Central Bank held its key interest rate steady Thursday for a fourth straight meeting and said it expected inflation to stabilise around its two-percent target "in the medium term".

From Barron's

Consumer inflation in the United States was cooler than analysts expected in November, delayed government data showed Thursday, edging lower from two months prior.

From Barron's

The Bank of England cut its key interest rate to 3.75 percent on Thursday after UK inflation eased faster than expected and as the economy weakens.

From Barron's

Stocks posted solid gains Thursday after U.S. inflation data showed price growth was much weaker than economists’ expectations in November.

From Barron's