Fed Inflation Outlook Sparks Bigger 2027 Social Security COLA—Yet Purchasing Power Persists Under Pressure
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The Cleveland Fed's May inflation forecast suggests year-over-year inflation could rise to about 3.9% due to energy shocks from the Iran conflict, potentially lifting Social Security's 2027 COLA into the high 3% range. While a larger COLA could help, CPI-W biases and rising Medicare Part B premiums mean beneficiaries won't fully regain purchasing power. The article notes 2025's 2.8% COLA and discusses how inflation dynamics could shape 2027 payouts.
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