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September CPI Above Target But Within Expectations

Posted on October 18, 2026 by Stephen Percoco

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.59% on a non-seasonally-adjusted (NSA) basis in September 2026. On a seasonally-adjusted (SA) basis, the increase was 0.65%. Using NSA figures, energy accounted for 0.275 percentage points (PP) or 47% … Continue reading →

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A Quick Review of Interest Rates and Inflation

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Stephen Percoco

The FOMC Pauses Again. At its September meeting, as expected, the FOMC held the target range for the Fed Funds rate steady at 5.25%-5.50%.  In the press release accompanying the statement, the Committee noted that while inflation remains elevated, tighter … Continue reading →

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