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EconomyUS inflation slows for a second straight month, but cost-of-living concerns remain

US inflation eased for a second consecutive month, with gas prices putting less pressure on consumers. Despite that moderation, concerns about the cost of living have not disappeared. Some household expenses continue to weigh on people as inflation cools. The report presents the slowdown alongside persistent affordability worries.

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US inflation slows for a second straight month, but cost-of-living concerns remain
Economy