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A key inflation gauge sets 40-year high as gas and food soar

An inflation gauge that is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve jumped 6.4% in February compared with a year ago, with sharply higher prices for food, gasoline and other necessities squeezing Americans' finances.

Associated Press

Mar 31, 2022, 9:34 AM

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