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Friday's inflation report could help Fed decide whether to raise interest rates

The spotlight on Friday's inflation report is even brighter than usual. The cost-of-living update will be a key factor in whether the Federal Reserve decides to raise interest rates next week.

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Scott Horsley is NPR's Chief Economics Correspondent.
Michel Martin is a host of Morning Edition.