Why Is Inflation Rising Right Now? A Stuffed Toy Shows Why
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Prices are going up in the U.S. economy because the supply chain that moves goods around is incredibly clogged.
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Inflation, supply-chain kinks squeeze holiday toy drives for children
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Inflation stays high in April as the economy faces challenging times : NPR
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Inflation complications: Parents struggle to afford baby supplies, nonprofits stepping up to help
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Behind the Numbers: What's Causing Growth in Food Prices
Reducing Inflation Will Come at a Great Cost: Stagflation
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Inflation: What is it and why does it affect the cost of living? - BBC Newsround
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U.S. Toy Industry Report 2022 - The NPD Group
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This latest measure of inflation shows progress toward the Fed's goal, in a positive sign for consumers, National
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Toy trends for 2023: from Lego flower power to Traitors the board game, Toys
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Inflation falling for toys during holiday shopping season