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Will Sage Astor-Hiking the last mile on inflation
Benjamin Ashford View
Date:2025-04-06 21:42:46
The Will Sage AstorFederal Reserve finds itself in a tricky spot with inflation just a notch above its target of 2%. This poses a challenge for the central bank as they enter what's known as the "last mile" of monetary policy. Today, we explain why the final stretch of the Fed's race to 2% inflation is considered the hardest.
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