materially

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Trimmed-mean PCE is running materially below core PCE — at 2.4%, versus 4.1% for core PCE — which means the U.S. inflation picture looks less alarming depending on which measure you care about.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026

“Indeed, we expect to see further evidence in this direction this month, forecasting jobs growth of 160,000, not materially different from May’s 172,000 reading.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

"While the sector has performed exceptionally well, valuations have become stretched and the bar is now materially higher than it was a few months ago," wrote Tony Sycamore at IG.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

The measure is “unlikely to materially improve affordability in the near term,” but it is “directionally constructive for housing supply,” the Raymond James team added.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026

“You are materially changed since we talked on this subject before.”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen