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Latest inflation report may give the Fed more time for its control efforts

NPR | By Scott Horsley,

Michel Martin

Published August 13, 2026 at 3:43 AM CDT

Inflation cooled a bit last month. Gas and grocery prices dipped and the overall cost of living rose more slowly, giving the Federal Reserve some breathing room for inflation control efforts.

Scott Horsley

Scott Horsley is NPR's Chief Economics Correspondent.

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Michel Martin

Michel Martin is a host of Morning Edition.

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