THE COST OF LIVING

TAPERING COST PRESSURES   Cost concerns soften as inflation holds steady and spending remains subdued The PepperCube Cost of Living Index (CLI) fell by 3.1 points to 71.4 in September, reversing the previous month’s increase. The decline extends this year’s fluctuating pattern, although the index has remained in the 70 points range for four consecutive months.  …

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