第六題: In the U.S., inflation peaked at 9.1% in 2022, marking another 40-year high. The US Federal Reserve said they would not back down from the fight against inflation even though aggressive moves would inevitably bring pain to households and businesses nationwide. Inflation is squeezing household budgets, affecting consumer confidence and driving up the cost of living. Many consumers are tightening their purse strings in response to the rising cost of living.【10 分】