Inflation Surges: Are America’s Wallets in Trouble?
Prices in Los Angeles and across America are rising, with a 0.5% increase in the CPI for January, marking a significant inflation spike in eighteen months. The surge in inflation…
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Prices in Los Angeles and across America are rising, with a 0.5% increase in the CPI for January, marking a significant inflation spike in eighteen months. The surge in inflation…