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What’s worse: a weak job market or stubborn inflation? Most people would say they don’t want either. Rising prices make it harder to afford the things you need, even when you’re working. A weak job ...

Consumer-price index to be published during shutdown to finalize Social Security COLA Inflation might not have Americans spooked, but they are tired of paying more. The Federal Reserve is likely to ...