Tag: federal-reserve
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My Thoughts on the August CPI Report
The September CPI Report just came out today morning, and it could have major implications for the Fed’s rate decision next week. What the CPI Report Told Us August’s CPI report showed an increase of inflation by 0.4% MoM, up from July’s 0.2% uptick. Core CPI was also up 0.3%, up from 0.2% last month.…
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My Thoughts on the July CPI Report
The July CPI Report painted a familiar portrait for investors. Headline inflation remains steadily above the Fed’s 2% goal, pushed by tariffs, while core measurements indicate continued stickiness. What You Missed Headline inflation rose 0.2% month-over-month and 2.7% YOY, matching the pace from last month. Core inflation is up 0.3% and 3.1% for those metrics,…
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How Monetary Policy Shapes the Economy and Interest Rates
When the economy heats up or cools down, monetary policy is always a relevant force that comes into play. Controlled by a country’s central bank, which in the case of the US is the Federal Reserve (Fed), monetary policy influences everything from inflation and employment to the interest rate on your credit card or mortgage.…
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