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Why Inflation Numbers Are Disappointing

Bloomberg14 October 2026, 21:20 UTCUnited States of America

While inflation numbers might not be disastrous, they’re still disappointing and moving in the wrong direction. Bloomberg Opinion columnist John Authers explains where this leaves the US, and if it will lead to any more rate hikes from the Fed. (Source: Bloomberg)

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