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Yet, whether measured by the headline or core rate, which excludes food and energy prices, inflation remains above the Fed’s 2% annual target; the personal consumption expenditures price index measured 2.9% in August.

Core CPI, which excludes food and energy costs, is estimated to have risen 0.3% on a monthly basis, consistent with August’s pace, as well.

Consumers spend $140 billion a year on gaming, an amount that excludes Russian and Chinese markets and advertising revenue.

Home policies, for instance, generally only cover specific “perils” and often exclude damage from floods, landslides, pests and mold.

Preventing an explosive rise in debt would require a sizable budget surplus excluding interest—i.e., steep spending cuts or tax increases.