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Eggs fall, bananas rise and sewing supplies soften in May inflation report
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The newest Consumer Price Index shows trends in groceries, travel and household essentials, rising 2.4% over the past 12 months.
Is pizza the new lipstick indicator?
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As economists and market watchers debate whether a full-blown recession is looming or merely simmering under the surface, consumer behavior is already offering important clues.