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		amosson on Aug 14, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: CPI for all items rises 2.9%; shelter up I think the headline is incorrect. All items seem to be 2.9. 3.2 is less food and energy.

parkthomp on Aug 14, 2024 | [–]

Agreed. NYT headline reporting 2.9.

blindriver on Aug 14, 2024 | | [–]

The Fed only looks at the data less food and energy because those are the most volatile.

gruez on Aug 14, 2024 | | [–]

Right, but that doesn't excuse the headline.

impish9208 on Aug 14, 2024 | [–]

Yep, my bad. Fixed now.

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