Inflation continues to surge in the U.S., reaching a 40-year high last month.
- According to the latest Consumer Price Index, prices rose 7.5% in the month of January, the fastest spike since 1982.
- Food, energy, and shelter costs account for most of the surge, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- What can the government do to help curb price inflation? Do you think inflation will settle down, or continue to rise through the year?
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