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Inflation Forecast Update

Steve LeCompte | | Posted in: Economic Indicators

The Inflation Forecast now incorporates actual total and core Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for August 2026. The actual total (core) inflation rate is a little higher than (slightly lower than) forecasted.

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