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Inflation

Inflation's Tug-of-War: CPI, PCE, and the Fed's Elusive 2% Target into 2026

The battle against inflation continues to define the economic narrative, as the Federal Reserve grapples with persistent price pressures that remain stubbornly above its long-term 2% target. A critical divide exists in how this inflation is measured – through the widely cited Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Federal Reserve'

Economics

The Unsettling Dance: Robust Growth and Stubborn Inflation Challenge the Fed's Resolve

The U.S. economy currently navigates an intriguing, yet precarious, path as hypothetical Q2 2025 data suggests a robust rebound in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth. This economic buoyancy, however, is shadowed by the persistent specter of inflation, with the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index stubbornly holding above the

Inflation

Inflation's Stubborn Grip: CPI, PCE, and PPI Data Signal Prolonged Battle for the Fed

The specter of persistent inflation continues to loom large over the U.S. economy, as the latest data for the Consumer Price Index (CPI), Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, and Producer Price Index (PPI) all indicate that price pressures remain stubbornly above the Federal Reserve's long-sought 2%

Inflation

Inflationary Storm Gathers: Tariffs Fuel Price Surge as Expectations Soar

The specter of persistent inflation looms large over the global economy, with recent data revealing a significant surge in both year-ahead and five-year inflation expectations. This escalating concern is not merely a statistical anomaly but a tangible threat to consumer purchasing power and economic stability, forcing central banks to reconsider