America In Focus: Inflation cools in July, but so do consumers with their spending
2026-08-15T14:10:08Z The economy, inflation and how those forces could impact the lives of Americans were front and center over the past week. Trips to the grocery store and gas station are more painful than they were last year, and rising costs are impacting the decisions of bot.
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- Published: Aug 15, 2026, 2:23 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Economy & Markets
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