#Fed’s Loretta Mester supports smaller rate hike in December

#Fed’s Loretta Mester supports smaller rate hike in December

“Fed’s Loretta Mester supports smaller rate hike in December” The Federal Reserve can downshift to smaller interest rate hike increments from next month as it fine-tunes its policy actions to help bring down high inflation while keeping the economy humming, Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester said Monday. “I think we can slow down from the 75 at…

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#Thanksgiving-feast inflation shifts shoppers to chicken

#Thanksgiving-feast inflation shifts shoppers to chicken

“Thanksgiving-feast inflation shifts shoppers to chicken” Inflation is forcing peckish Big Apple shoppers to wing it on Thanksgiving, with some telling The Post they’ll be gobbling chicken because turkey is just too expensive. “I’m going to buy cooked chicken that they usually have on sale for $5 or $7,” sighed Osvaldo Baez, 62, who is…

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#’Might be in for soft landing after all:’ Retail sales rise more than expected in October

#’Might be in for soft landing after all:’ Retail sales rise more than expected in October

“‘Might be in for soft landing after all:’ Retail sales rise more than expected in October” Retail sales increased more than expected in October as households stepped up purchases of motor vehicles and a range of other goods, suggesting consumer spending picked up early in the fourth quarter, which could help to support the economy. The solid retail sales reported…

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#Wholesale inflation eases to 8% in October

#Wholesale inflation eases to 8% in October

“Wholesale inflation eases to 8% in October” Prices at the wholesale level rose 8% in October from a year ago, the fourth straight decline and the latest sign that inflation pressures in the US are easing from painfully high levels. The annual figure is down from a revised 8.4% in September. On a monthly basis, the government…

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