two-percent

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The unusually large downward revision was due to a steeper-than-estimated drop in activity in Ireland -- now put at 12.1 percent, far beyond an initial two-percent forecast.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The US Federal Reserve has a long-term two-percent target for inflation and several policymakers at the central bank have indicated the possible need for interest rate hikes to address rising prices.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Warsh has backed lower interest rates, despite price increases having outpaced the Fed's long-term two-percent target for years.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Saying the world was facing "profound uncertainty", Lagarde insisted the ECB was well positioned to deal with the turmoil, with inflation currently close to its two-percent target and the eurozone economy on a sound footing.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

I asked Mom as I drowned some Hunny Flakes with two-percent milk.

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee