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U.S. - Fed to hike one more time despite the damage

The May Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose more than expected. Read Dan North's Report to learn about current inflation trends.
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Once again, inflation too hot, growth too cool

The May Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose more than expected. Read Dan North's Report to learn about current inflation trends.
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Good November Job Gains With Caveats

The May Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose more than expected. Read Dan North's Report to learn about current inflation trends.
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A lot of data, no rate cut soon

The May Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose more than expected. Read Dan North's Report to learn about current inflation trends.
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Non-government labor data shows decline

With the Labor Department and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) temporarily shut down, there is little insight into the labor market at the moment.
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A muddled picture, but the Fed is on hold

On a month-over-month basis, retail sales rose 0.4% in October, faster than expectations of 0.3%, and September was revised up sharply from 0.4% to 0.8%. On a year-over-year basis, sales beat expectations and grew 2.8%.
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More Inflation, Holiday Sales Mostly Soggy

Inflation continues to roll along undisturbed, apparently ignorant of, or not caring about, anything that might otherwise influence it.
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Meanwhile, Back Home

The December employment report was rather weak. Some economists were excited by the news that the unemployment rate fell by a whopping 0.1% - right back to where it was a few months ago.
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Labor market stumbles. Consumer outlook is feeble

The May Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose more than expected. Read Dan North's Report to learn about current inflation trends.
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