(via NYTimes.com) U.S. producer prices fell for a third straight month in November, pointing to a lack of inflation that could give the Federal Reserve pause as it weighs the future of its monthly bond purchases.

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Despite signs of economic growth strengthening, there is little to indicate that will be accompanied by a pick-up in inflation because of still-considerable labor market slack. Persistently low inflation could complicate matters for the Fed, which is getting ready to start reducing the pace of its monetary stimulus.

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