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Fed’s Inflation Tracker Under Review as Rates Debate Intensifies

Updated 2026-07-22 15:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

The Federal Reserve's primary inflation tracker is undergoing an overhaul just as the central bank considers interest-rate hikes this fall. The changes could significantly impact monetary policy decisions.

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Fed’s favorite inflation tracker is getting an overhaul — just as the central bank weighs interest-rate hikes. What’s going on?

The inflation tracker that exerts the biggest influence on the actions of the Federal Reserve is getting a makeover just as a divided central bank weighs whether to raise U.S. interest rates this fall.

2026-07-22 15:44 UTC