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Impact of PPI on CPI and Fed Policies
This chapter analyzes the relationship between the Producer Price Index (PPI) and its implications for the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Federal Reserve interest rate decisions. The discussion covers recent labor market trends, inflation forecasts, and market expectations, particularly surrounding potential rate cuts. Additionally, it examines consumer behavior shifts and the overall economic landscape as the Fed considers its monetary policy strategies in response to evolving data.