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Coverage dated October 14, 2026

As inflation rises, more than 40 percent say they struggle to pay for basic necessities: Pew

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Over four in ten Americans said they are struggling to afford basic living costs amid rising inflation levels in the country, according to polling data released Wednesday. The Pew Research surveys, which were conducted in late July and August, found that 44 percent of U.S.

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  1. End Time Headlines

    Nearly Half of Americans Struggle to Afford Basic Necessities as Cost of Living Soars (opens End Time Headlines)

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    Americans are growing markedly more alarmed by the soaring costs of everyday essentials just weeks before the midterm elections, with gasoline and energy prices now dominating public anxiety. The survey of 5,062 U.S.

  2. Revolver News

    Pew: Many Americans Are Struggling to Afford Basic Necessities… (opens Revolver News)

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  3. The Hill

    As inflation rises, more than 40 percent say they struggle to pay for basic necessities: Pew (opens The Hill)

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    Over four in ten Americans said they are struggling to afford basic living costs amid rising inflation levels in the country, according to polling data released Wednesday. The Pew Research surveys, which were conducted in late July and August, found that 44 percent of U.S.

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