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Economic Pressures Mount as CPI Figures Surprise Experts | Episode 179 | 10-10-24
In the latest episode of Markets with Megan, the discussion centers around the surprising rise in inflation as revealed by September’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. Both headline and core inflation exceeded expectations, with core inflation hitting 3.3%, up from the projected 3.2%. Despite falling gasoline prices, the cost of services, food, and goods surged, with service inflation proving especially persistent at 4.7% year-over-year. This poses significant challenges for the Federal Reserve, which now faces tough decisions regarding monetary policy. Investors are also grappling with the…
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