Prices Rose Less than Expected Last Month

Inflation cooled in November, but data may be distorted

At a time when Americans are frustrated and angry over the high cost of living, the government released a report Thursday showing that inflation had cooled unexpectedly in November. But economists quickly warned that last month’s numbers were suspect because they’d been delayed and likely distorted by the 43-day federal shutdown. And most Americans have not felt any let up in the high prices they are paying for food, insurance, utilities, and ot…

Prices rose less than expected last month

WASHINGTON — U.S. inflation slowed unexpectedly last month according to data that was delayed — and likely distorted — by the government shutdown.

U.S. says inflation slowed last month but data may be distorted and Americans aren’t feeling it

Year-over-year inflation remains well above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, and Americans are complaining loudly about the high cost of living.