inflation
Example Sentences
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Oil could end up topping $100 a barrel as some strategists anticipate, but that likely wouldn’t have an immediate and notable impact on U.S. inflation.
From MarketWatch
What also weighed on sales growth was that food inflation “moderated” during the quarter, down 0.9 percentage points from the previous quarter.
From MarketWatch
There will be a 2.9% rise for water and sewage - which sits at the September inflation rate, and a 1.5% increase for electricity.
From BBC
As inflation grew, many consumers also pulled back on buying discretionary items, including the throw pillows, clothing and other splurges Target is known for, according to the Journal.
“The market is keeping one eye on the impact of rising energy prices on inflation,” analysts at ANZ said.
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