Inflation ran hotter than expected in October, underscoring affordability challenges

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WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. inflation was higher than expected last month in a sign that the rising prices that powered sweeping Democratic victories in last week’s midterm elections will continue to pose challenges for the White House and the Federal Reserve. The consumer price index rose 0.4% from September to October, the Labor Department said […]

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