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Economic Pulse: Week of 11/17/23

Inflation dropped to zero in October!

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the seasonally adjusted consumer price index (CPI) rose by zero percent in October, a significant drop from previous months. Inflation over the last 12 months was 3.2%, a drop from last month’s 3.7% and less than half of last year's level.

Click here for the latest Lehigh Valley Economic Review.

Listen to Economic Pulse Fridays at 5:44 PM during All Things Considered; Mondays at 7:30 AM during Morning Edition.

(Original air-date: 11/17/23)

Dr. Kamran Afshar is the host of the weekly WDIY feature Economic Pulse, and he currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Lehigh Valley Community Broadcasters Association as a Vice President.
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