Inflation continues to cool in the U.S.

Inflation continues to cool

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(ABC 6 News) — Inflation is continuing to cool the United States. Friday’s newest Federal Reserve numbers show 0.1% increase from July to August.

That is down from the previous month’s 0.2% increase. Grocery costs did rise a little, but energy costs dropped 0.8% led by cheaper gasoline.