inflation

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“Many” officials, according to the minutes, “judged that, in time, it would likely become appropriate to lower the target range for the federal-funds rate if inflation were to decline in line with their expectations.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

When inflation is already low and expectations are firmly anchored, policymakers can afford to “look through” or ignore the inflationary impulse of higher energy prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Amid the double despair of soaring joblessness and inflation, the 2025 U.S. military saw the biggest enlistee surge in 13 years, exceeding their recruitment goals by 10%.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

The prospect of the Strait of Hormuz reopening is also dragging down oil prices, easing fears about inflation and weakening the case for central banks to hike interest rates.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

That number is two and a half times the $1.2 million, adjusted for inflation, that group reported in 1980.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times