Biggest Price Drop Since 2008 Lifts U.S. Consumers: Economy
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Prices paid by American consumers dropped in November by the most in almost six years, providing a boost to buying power that will propel economic growth.
The cost of living fell 0.3 percent, the most since December 2008, after being little changed the prior month, according to Labor Department figures issued today in Washington. The retreat was led by a plunge in fuel that is continuing to unfold.