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U.S. consumer prices up 0.4% in February Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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U.S. consumer prices up 0.4% in February

The gain was the biggest in six months

By Martin Crutsinger |March 10, 2021

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Yellen plays down inflation fears, pushes for relief bill Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Yellen plays down inflation fears, pushes for relief bill

The treasury secretary pointed to low unemployment before the pandemic, which didn't lead to inflation

By Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press |March 8, 2021

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U.S. job market posts highest gains since October U.S. job market posts highest gains since October

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U.S. job market posts highest gains since October

The U.S. economy added 379,000 jobs last month

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |March 5, 2021

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Higher inflation temporary, no rate hikes in sight, Powell says Higher inflation temporary, no rate hikes in sight, Powell says

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Higher inflation temporary, no rate hikes in sight, Powell says

The U.S. central bank's current policy stance is appropriate, the Fed chair said

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |March 4, 2021

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