FILE - Shoppers look for school supplies at a store, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in South Miami, Fla. Economists are saying strong consumer demand, spurred by rising wages, is fueling inflation. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier, File) AP
Cristopher Rugaber AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. inflation is showing signs of entering a more stubborn phase that will likely require drastic action…