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U.S. Consumer Prices Rise in October, Slowing Progress Toward Low Inflation

  U.S. consumer prices increased as anticipated in October, reflecting a continued but modest rise in inflation. According to the latest data from the Labor Department, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.2% for the fourth consecutive month. Over the past year, the CPI has advanced by 2.6%, up from 2.4% in September. The core CPI, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, also saw a 0.3% increase in October, maintaining the same pace for the third month in a row. Annually, the core CPI has risen by 3.3%. Economists had predicted these figures, indicating that while inflation is not accelerating, the progress toward achieving the Federal Reserve’s target of 2% inflation has slowed. This trend suggests that the Federal Reserve may be less inclined to implement further interest rate cuts in the near future. The slight uptick in inflation is partly attributed to rising shelter costs, which accounted for more than half of the overall increase in prices. Despite the modest gains,

Healthy Kids Recipes: Oatmeal Caramel Apple Cookies




 Oatmeal Caramel Apple Cookies

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant caramel pudding mix
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 medium apple, peeled and chopped


Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter, sugars and pudding mix until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs; mix well. Beat in applesauce. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking soda; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in oats and apple.
  • Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 15-18 minutes. Cool on pans 3 minutes. Serve warm or remove to wire racks to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

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