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Cost pressures remained strong in September, offsetting optimism that inflation would begin to decelerate in response to supply chain healing and sharp Fed tightening. Retail sales were flat in September, extending the weaker trend in consumer activity seen in recent months as higher prices and rising interest rates force cuts by many households.
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