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As surprise inflation was plaguing the economy, peaking at 9 percent in 2022, firms were handing out their customary 3 percent cost-of-living raises.
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Inflation peaked at 9 percent in 2022.
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1.000
Claim Maker
The author
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "statistic": "9 percent",
    "timeframe": "2022"
}
Subject Tags
Economics Statistics
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Created
September 17, 2026 at 10:05 PM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 17, 2026 at 10:05 PM (3 weeks ago)

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The Fed Can't Fight Inflation Alone. Will Congress Do Its Part?
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https://reason.com/2026/09/17/the-fed-cant-fight-inflation-alone-will-congress-do-its-part

The Federal Reserve is raising interest rates to combat inflation, but the author argues that Congress must also address government spending and the national debt for these efforts to be effective. The article highlights the impact of inflation on real wages and proposes solutions for Congress.

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