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The CPI report arrives tomorrow. It could determine whether the Fed hikes rates next week.

Friday's August CPI report could set the stage for the Federal Reserve's first interest rate hike in more than three years.

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CBS News· Sep 10, 8:11 PMThe CPI report arrives tomorrow. It could determine whether the Fed hikes rates next week.

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