Sentences with phrase «helping keep inflation in check»

For much of the economic expansion, wage increases have been moderate, about 3 percent annually, helping keep inflation in check, says Sheehan.

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Earlier in Monday's session, U.S. stocks were helped by data on income and spending that kept broader inflation worries in check.

Rising interest rates — led by the Federal Reserve's policy of keeping inflation in check with quarter - point increases in its overnight rate for banks — will also help slow sales and appreciation.