New economic data released on Thursday revealed fresh signs of stress for the US economy and working families. A new Consumer Price Index report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) found that overall inflation rose by 2.9% year-over-year in August, while core inflation — a measure that excludes commodities such as food and energy — rose 3.1%, the highest reading recorded since this past…
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