Average new cases of COVID-19 down 39% from omicron peak
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Consumer News: Oil prices keep going up, wage increases met by ongoing inflation and more
Consumer News: Oil prices keep going up, wage increases met by ongoing inflation and more.
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(CNN) — Inflation Prices continue jumping A key inflation measure rose again last year at the fastest pace since 1982. The Bureau of Economic Analysis says inflation was up 5.8% between December 2020 to December 2021. Energy prices climbed nearly 30%, and food prices rose nearly 8%. American incomes also rose with inflation, but at a slower pace. Personal incomes…
With Americans looking to put the pandemic behind, health experts warn we’re not there yet
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