Coverage dated September 10, 2024

US inflation reaches a 3-year low as Federal Reserve prepares to cut interest rates

Headline from WTOP Washington DC

The post-pandemic spike in U.S. inflation eased further last month as year-over-year price increases reached a three-year low, clearing the way for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates and likely shaping the economic debate in the final weeks of the presidential race.

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  1. WTOP Washington DC

    US inflation reaches a 3-year low as Federal Reserve prepares to cut interest rates (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    The post-pandemic spike in U.S. inflation eased further last month as year-over-year price increases reached a three-year low, clearing the way for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates and likely shaping the economic debate in the final weeks of the presidential race.

  2. Los Angeles Times

    U.S. inflation reaches a 3-year low as Federal Reserve prepares to cut interest rates (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Year-over-year price increases reach a three-year low, clearing the way for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates next week.

  3. Alaska Public Media

    Inflation falls to its lowest level in more than 3 years. Here's what that means. (opens Alaska Public Media)

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    Alaska Public Media's feed description

    Consumer prices in August were up 2.5% from a year ago — the smallest annual increase since February 2021.

  4. FOX 5 DC

    US inflation hits 3-year low as Federal Reserve set to cut interest rates (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    With the cost of goods and services experiencing a slight decline in August, the Federal Reserve may consider cutting its key interest rate soon.

  5. Portland Press Herald

    U.S. inflation reaches 3-year low as Federal Reserve prepares to cut interest rates (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    A key reason for last month's drop in overall inflation was the third drop in gas prices in the past four months.

  6. WFMZ Allentown

    US inflation reaches 3-year low as Fed prepares to cut interest rates (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    The post-pandemic spike in U.S. inflation eased further last month as year-over-year price increases reached a three-year low, clearing the way for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates and

  7. New Hampshire Public Radio

    Inflation falls to its lowest level in more than 3 years. Here’s what that means (opens New Hampshire Public Radio)

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    New Hampshire Public Radio's feed description

    Consumer prices in August were up 2.5% from a year ago — the smallest annual increase since February 2021. Falling inflation clears the way for the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates next week — likely by a quarter percentage point.

  8. The Boston Globe

    US inflation likely fell further last month as Fed prepares to cut rates next week (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Inflation in the United States may have hit a three-year low in August, underscoring that the rate of price increases is falling back to pre-pandemic levels and clearing the way for the Federal Reserve to start cutting its key interest rate next week.

  9. Fortune

    Inflation drops to a 3-year low ahead of Fed's rate meeting (opens Fortune)

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    Fortune's feed description

    The Federal Reserve is poised to begin cutting its key interest rate from its 23-year high in hopes of bolstering growth and hiring.

  10. Deseret News

    August inflation dropped to 2.5%, lowest level in 3 years (opens Deseret News)

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    Deseret News's feed description

    What is the U.S. inflation rate? Will the Federal Reserve cut interest rates? Are the prices of vehicles dropping?

  11. CBS News

    U.S. inflation declined more in August as Fed readies to cut interest rates next week (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Inflation fell to a three-year low last month as the rate of price increases returns to pre-pandemic levels.

  12. Newsweek

    U.S. inflation rate hits 3-year low as Fed prepares rate cut (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The fifth consecutive annual decline paves the way for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates next week.

  13. WSVN Miami

    US inflation reaches a 3-year low as Federal Reserve prepares to cut interest rates - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — The post-pandemic spike in U.S. inflation eased further last month as year-over-year price increases reached a three-year low, clearing the way for

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