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Retail sales rose solidly last month in a sign that U.S. consumers are still spending freely Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Retail sales rose solidly last month in a sign that U.S. consumers are still spending freely

But higher interest rates are weighing on economic activities dependent on credit

By Anne D'innocenzio, The Associated Press |August 15, 2023

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Economists expect rise in inflation as price growth fight enters new phase Economists expect rise in inflation as price growth fight enters new phase

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Economists expect rise in inflation as price growth fight enters new phase

An increase in July's report probably wouldn't be a complete surprise to the Bank of Canada

By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press |August 14, 2023

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Rent hit a new high in July Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Rent hit a new high in July

The rise is due to a surge in post-secondary students signing leases, population growth and homebuyers holding off on purchases

By Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press |August 11, 2023

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U.S. inflation rises to 3.2%, but core measures remain mild U.S. inflation rises to 3.2%, but core measures remain mild

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U.S. inflation rises to 3.2%, but core measures remain mild

Thursday's report is the first of two CPI numbers Fed policymakers will see before their next meeting

By Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press |August 10, 2023

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