US Inflation Indicator Rises in June, Signaling Continued Pressure on Fed
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The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure increased in June, driven by tariff-related price hikes, raising concerns about inflation's impact on monetary policy amid a mixed economic outlook. The data suggests inflation remains above target, complicating the Fed's decision on interest rates, especially with upcoming tariff effects and labor market data.
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