Inflation cooled slightly last month even as consumers stepped up spending

3 verified updates • corroborated by 4 independent sources • tracked since September 30, 2026

Part of ongoing coverage: Markets

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08:31 AM 2 sources: Houston Chronicle, The Seattle Times
Inflation cooled slightly last month even as consumers stepped up spending
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09:01 AM 3 sources: AP News, Houston Chronicle, The Seattle Times
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11:31 AM 3 sources: AP News, Houston Chronicle, seattletimes.com