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CPI Details: Where the costs are rising (and falling)
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The Consumer Price Index had its first drop in nearly two years. The CPI numbers came in this morning down .1% for the month, better than expectations. On a year over year basis, inflation is running over 5.4%.
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Here is a breakdown of the inflation benchmark to show you where costs are rising and falling most. For Aug, energy prices are down but still up a whopping 27% over one year ago. As energy prices continue to drop we should see should see even better numbers next month.
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The better than expected economic news is not looking like it will help the markets this morning as futures continue to sink. Focus continues to be on AIG's [AIG
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