Inflation Is Higher in the U.S. Than Elsewhere, but Don’t Panic

The Wall Street Journal2021-08-18

While prices in the eurozone appear to be rising more slowly, the difference isn’t best explained by any inflationary economic policies in Washington. America likes being exceptional, but too much ...

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2021-08-19
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Yes, don’t panic and stay cool [Cool]
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  Also time to buy too
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2021-08-19
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Good info
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