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Companies keep raising prices. The Fed is trying to get them to reconsider.

Companies keep raising prices. The Fed is trying to get them to reconsider.
MarketWatch Thursday 24 September 2026, 19:42 UTC By Greg Robb 1 min read
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Inflation pressures have been so persistent this year in part because businesses have been able to pass along higher prices to consumers.

Inflation pressures have been so persistent this year in part because businesses have been able to pass along higher prices to consumers.
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