Inflation eased in Nov., delayed report shows

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Inflation eased to 2.7% in report distorted by government shutdown
Inflation eased unexpectedly in November, but economists cautioned against reading too much into the report because of gaps in data collection during the long government shutdown.The government’s closure made it impossible for Labor Department workers to collect some of the data they normally would have to compile the report on the consumer-price index.

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Inflation eased in November, delayed report shows
Inflation Unexpectedly Slowed to 2.7% in November
Inflation cools slightly in November as worries about affordability grip Americans
The cost of living continued to climb in November — though a little less than two months ago — as seven in ten Americans say they're barely able to pay their bills.

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Inflation Eased to 2.7% in Report Distorted by Government Shutdown
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Inflation cooled in November, delayed report shows
U.S. inflation data surprises, with CPI higher by just 2.7% in November
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AARP sends strong message on Social Security, inflation

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Inflation cooled unexpectedly in November, but shutdown clouds data

After a gap in official data, prices rose at a 2.7 percent annual pace last month, according to new data from the Labor Department.

CPI inflation print draws caution from economists: 'It’s hard to take this data seriously'

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Dow Jones Today: Stock Indexes Soar After Inflation Data Comes in Cooler Than Expected; Dow, S&P 500 on Pace to Snap 4-Session Skids

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ECB's growth, inflation risks are large but balanced, Sleijpen says

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Inflation drops to lowest level in months, defying expectations of uptick

Consumer prices rose 2.7% in November compared to a year earlier, marking a notable reduction from 3% year-over-year inflation in September, the most recent month for which complete data is available. Inflation stands at its lowest level since July.

Inflation falls to 2.7% as slower housing and food increases offset a surge in electricity

Inflation in November fell to 2.7%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Thursday, a positive sign for consumers on its face. However, November’s data was collected later than normal. The released figures may include significant holiday discounting,