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inflation

[in-fley-shuhn] / ɪnˈfleɪ ʃən /


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That relates to Warsh’s “controversial views on inflation measurements,” notably “trimmed-mean” gauges.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

As well, data released this week showed consumer-price inflation above 4%.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

Consumers’ forward-looking inflation expectations over the next year and in the long run have both declined in June, but remained elevated, Hsu said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

But the start of the Iran war led to higher energy prices and a jump in inflation expectations, reducing the odds that the Fed would lower rates.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

I bounced the ball slowly three times, keeping the inflation hole up.

From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman




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