two-percent

Example Sentences

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The effects of the war had forced the IMF to delay its timeline for US inflation returning to the Federal Reserve's two-percent target to late 2027, from a previous expectation of mid-2027, she said.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Warsh has backed lower interest rates, despite price increases having outpaced the Fed's long-term two-percent target for years.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

The Federal Reserve has a dual mandate of keeping inflation to its long-term two-percent target while ensuring maximum employment.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

The Bank of England last month forecast inflation to cool towards its two-percent target in April, as easing energy bills help to offset rising water bills and other elevated costs.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

I asked Mom as I drowned some Hunny Flakes with two-percent milk.

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee