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Inflation Trends and Market Reactions: A Deep Dive into Recent Economic Data

Overview of Inflation Data: Monthly and Year-over-Year Insights

Recent economic reports indicate that inflation remains relatively stable, with a month-over-month increase of approximately 0.3%, aligning with expectations. Year-over-year, inflation came in at about 2.7%, slightly above the anticipated 2.6%, suggesting a modest uptick. Notably, core inflation — which excludes volatile food and energy prices — also outperformed expectations, registering a 0.2% increase versus the expected 0.3%. Over a 12-month period, core inflation stands at 2.9%, compared to the 3% target set by the Federal Reserve.