The Bureau of Labor Department released the consumer prices (CPI) rose 0.2% in August, while core inflation exceeded expectations at 0.3%. Economist E.J. Antoni warned that “Translation: prices have never been higher,” as Americans’ purchasing power continues to shrink under the weight of costs that continue to rise. Core inflation, which excludes food and energy, […] The post Inflation Continues to Rise; Prices Have Never Been Higher appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.