Economists worried about falling prices more than inflation

Thursday, July 16, 2009

WASHINGTON -- Sharply higher prices for everyday goods in June reflected a surge at the gas pump, not the start of a dangerous bout of inflation. In fact, economists say falling prices are the bigger danger.

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