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Inflation coverage focused on CPI, PCE, price trends, market expectations, rate implications, release dates, and market reaction context.
InflationMacro & Rates
PCE vs CPI: The Two U.S. Inflation Gauges Explained
CPI and PCE are both U.S. inflation gauges, but they differ in scope, weighting, and which one the Fed targets. Here is the plain-English comparison.
InflationMacro & Rates
May 2026 CPI Report: Inflation Hit 4.2% as Energy Prices Surged
The May 2026 CPI rose 4.2% year-over-year, a three-year high, driven mostly by energy. Core inflation was a calmer 2.9%. Here is the source-linked breakdown.
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May 2026 CPI Preview: What to Watch When Inflation Reports June 10 at 8:30 AM
May 2026 CPI releases June 10 at 8:30 a.m. ET. April was 3.8% YoY. Consensus 3.2-3.6%. Last inflation data before June 16-17 FOMC. What to watch.
InflationMacro & Rates
IRS Layoffs 2025–2026: What DOGE Staff Cuts Mean for Refunds and Tax Processing
DOGE-driven IRS cuts reduced staff by ~26,000. Refund delays are real: 3-5 weeks for e-file, 8-12+ weeks for paper. Full breakdown and what's next.
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CPI Release Dates 2026: Inflation Report Schedule, Times and Market Impact
Full 2026 CPI release date schedule from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics with release times, data period coverage, and why CPI reports move markets.
