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inflation

[in-fley-shuhn] / ɪnˈfleɪ ʃən /


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An upside inflation surprise could work against the already stressed tech trade if it drives up expectations for Fed rate hikes.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Investors await inflation data that will set the stage for a highly anticipated Fed policy decision next week and tech stocks in the U.S. looked set to extend Tuesday’s losses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Economists expect headline inflation to top 4% for the first time since 2023.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

At the same time, it cautioned that cost inflation is trending upwards, with the CFO saying the company was starting to see an impact on raw material costs from the Middle East conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

I knew my father wanted me to go back to school, but as inflation skyrocketed, we had less money to go around.

From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda




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