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Kenya hit by a wave of protests over the cost of living and taxes

Protesters stand on the road during clashes in the Mathare area of Nairobi, Kenya Wednesday, July 19, 2023. Kenyans were back protesting on the streets of the capital Wednesday against newly imposed taxes and the increased cost of living. Brian Inganga/AP hide caption

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Africa

Kenya hit by a wave of protests over the cost of living and taxes

Kenya, one of Africa's most stable and prosperous economies, is reeling from the impact of a series of violent protests against the cost of living and tax rises.

Kenya hit by a wave of protests over the cost of living and taxes

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Thursday

These 7 charts show how life got pricier (and, yes, cheaper!) in 2022
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Your Money

These 7 charts show how life got pricier (and, yes, cheaper!) in 2022

Boy, have we talked a lot about inflation. It affected every part of our lives (and the economy) in 2022. Here are some of its highest highs and lowest lows. (It wasn't all bad news!)

These 7 charts show how life got pricier (and, yes, cheaper!) in 2022

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Thursday

Stock market surges after inflation report shows the pain of high prices may ease

People shop for bread at a supermarket in Monterey Park, California on October 19, 2022. Grocery prices were up 12.4% last month from a year earlier, a government report showed. FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Economy

Stock market surges after inflation report shows the pain of high prices may ease

Stocks experienced their biggest rally in two years after a report that inflation is currently running at 7.7%.

Rising prices are on the menu for Thanksgiving, with inflation currently at 7.7%

The Broughton family prepares for their dinner prayers during a gathering on November 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. Prices for Thanksgiving staples like turkey are on the rise this year, thanks to inflation. Brandon Bell/Getty Images hide caption

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Economy

Rising prices are on the menu for Thanksgiving, with inflation currently at 7.7%

With Thanksgiving just two weeks away, food and family are on many people's minds. But turkey and travel will carry a hefty price tag this year. The annual inflation rate in October was 7.7%.

Rising prices are on the menu for Thanksgiving, with inflation currently at 7.7%

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Gas prices are finally dropping. Here are 4 things to know

A gas pump is seen at a gas station in Houston on June 9. Gas prices have dropped below $4 a gallon in parts of the country, although the national average remains above that level. Brandon Bell/Getty Images hide caption

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Economy

Gas prices are finally dropping. Here are 4 things to know

The average price of gasoline nationwide is expected to drop below $4 a gallon in the coming days as prices continue to fall from the record highs hit in June.

Gas prices are finally dropping. Here are 4 things to know

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Friday

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How soaring inflation forces stark choices

A shopper walks through a grocery store in Washington, D.C, on March 13. Surging inflation poses a particular challenge for working-class families, impacting the cost of basic necessities such as groceries. Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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America In The Grip Of Inflation

How soaring inflation forces stark choices

Inflation in March was the highest since December of 1981, with prices up 8.5% from a year ago. Rising prices are especially hard on low-income people, who spend more of their money on necessities.

How soaring inflation forces stark choices

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Saturday

Inflation is surging and people are hopping mad

Some consumers are wondering why President Biden is not doing more to counter surging prices across the economy. Patrick Semansky/AP hide caption

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The Coronavirus Crisis

Inflation is surging and people are hopping mad

Inflation is the highest it's been in more than 30 years, imposing a financial burden on households and putting President Biden under pressure.

Inflation is surging and people are hopping mad

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