two-percent

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The unusually large downward revision was due to a steeper-than-estimated drop in activity in Ireland -- now put at 12.1 percent, far beyond an initial two-percent forecast.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

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

The US Federal Reserve has a long-term two-percent target for inflation and several policymakers at the central bank have indicated the possible need for interest rate hikes to address rising prices.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

"I think the main story here is that we are seeing inflation moving away from the Fed's two-percent target, and that will lead many Fed policymakers to adopt an even more hawkish stance," said Daco.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

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

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee