Claude Sonnet 5Nov 810 citations
Are prices lower in stores compared to a year ago?
Overall, no — prices in stores are generally still higher than a year ago in most places, though a few specific items have gotten cheaper.
In the U.S.:
Overall inflation hasn't reversed — it's actually picked up recently. The all items index rose 3.7 percent for the 12 months ending September, a larger increase than the 3.4-percent increase reported for the 12 months ending in August. The food in