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In the United States, high inflation weighs on the purchasing power of Americans

The consumer price index rose 3.4 percent over the past year in August, according to official figures released Friday. A rise driven by the surge in fuel costs, which was keenly felt by households, two months before the midterm elections.

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In the United States, high inflation weighs on the purchasing power of Americans

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