By the numbers, inflation in America continues in the same direction: Easing largely — but still sticky.
Data out on Wednesday showed consumer prices last month increased 2.6% from a year ago. That was slightly higher than the 2.4% annual increase seen in September — but overall, inflation has still eased substantially from its peak in 2022.
That should be good news, but it has been of little comfort to many Americans.
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