🚀 September Inflation Roundup

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Market Overview
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Year To Date Performances:

1. In September, U.S. inflation slowed to 2.4%, down from 2.5% in August, marking the smallest increase since February 2021. This decline was driven by lower gasoline prices and waning price pressures in housing. While categories like clothing, car insurance, and groceries saw slight price increases, economists view these as temporary. Housing inflation, a significant driver of overall inflation, has begun to ease. The Federal Reserve’s focus has shifted more towards addressing labor market concerns than inflation as interest rate adjustments continue.

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   1. Social Security has announced a 2.5% cost of living adjustment for next year.

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