Inflation rose in November at the fastest pace in four months, marking the second straight month of acceleration. The Department of Labor reported Wednesday that the consumer price index (CPI) increased by 2.7% over the past year, matching economists' forecasts. Core inflation, which excludes food and energy prices, climbed 3.3% year-over-year.
The cost of handing out candy to trick-or-treaters has surged dramatically under the Biden-Harris administration, highlighting the impact of inflationary policies pursued by the current White House.