Inflation hits highest level in nearly 3 years, Fed's preferred gauge shows

The personal savings rate fell to its lowest level in roughly four years on Thursday as Americans continued to dip into their earnings to pay for increasing prices on goods caused in large part by the Iran war.

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What happenedInflation rose for the second consecutive month as the Iran war drove up gas prices.

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Independent Journal Review2h ago

Cash Drain On Americans’ Savings Accounts Nears Great Recession Levels

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The personal savings rate fell to its lowest level in roughly four years on Thursday as Americans continued to dip into their earnings to pay for increasing prices on goods caused in large...

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ABC News2h ago

Inflation hits highest level in nearly 3 years, Fed's preferred gauge shows

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Inflation rose for the second consecutive month as the Iran war drove up gas prices.

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