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Key inflation gauge falls while economic growth slows – but the Fed could still raise rates
A key inflation gauge has fallen due to a 9% drop in energy and gasoline prices in June, linked to a now-defunct US-Iran ceasefire agreement. Economic growth is slowing, yet the Federal Reserve may still consider raising interest rates.
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