Economic Pulse

Economic Pulse: Week of 11/17/23

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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.

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

Dr. Kamran Afshar has a Ph.D. in Economics and has taught at graduate and under graduate levels between 1978-88. He has vast experience in economic impact studies, feasibility studies, customer satisfaction surveys, and scientific competitive analysis.