persistent
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Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack is concerned about persistent inflation, which has exceeded the 2% target for over five years.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
The result underscores how countries like Korea—home to top memory-chip makers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix—continue to benefit from the AI build-out despite persistent geopolitical headwinds, including the Middle East crisis.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Indeed, according to notes of the most recent Fed policy committee meeting in April, many officials are increasingly concerned that persistent inflation could require additional rate hikes.
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026
Inflation has been persistent for the past several months, and there’s little sign it’s letting up anytime soon.
From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026
But the sensation they were feeling—that chafing, persistent yearning for something to soothe their weary soul—was often confused with dehydration.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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