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inflation

[in-fley-shuhn] / ɪnˈfleɪ ʃən /


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But several participants noted that they would have preferred language that kept rate hikes explicitly in play, should inflation remain above target.

From Barron's

In addition, it “may prove good news for inflation and the Fed because tariffs were just starting to trickle through to prices,” as David Russell, Global Head of Market Strategy at TradeStation noted.

From Barron's

Separate data showed inflation, as measured by the Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge, running at 2.9%—a touch higher than expected.

From The Wall Street Journal

Meanwhile many businesses have already shifted supply chains and implemented plans to increase prices after the holiday season, meaning that increased costs and the resulting inflation will likely stick around.

From Barron's

Headline inflation ended the final month of last year on a high note, according to data published Friday, with pressures rising close to the 3% threshold and well ahead of Wall Street forecasts.

From Barron's