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Key economic indicators with educational context. Data sourced from FRED.

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HIGHCPI (All Items) 3.2%
HIGHFOMC Decision 5.25%
HIGHNon-Farm Payrolls 228K
MEDCore PCE 2.8%

CPI (All Items)

Last updated: 2026-04-16

CPIAUCSL

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3.2%

Expected

3.1%

What This Means

Consumer Price Index measures overall inflation. A reading below 3.2% would signal continued disinflation, supporting the case for Fed rate cuts later this year.

FOMC Decision

Last updated: 2026-05-07

FEDFUNDS

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5.25%

Expected

5.25%

What This Means

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold rates steady. Market focus will be on the dot plot and any changes to forward guidance language.

Non-Farm Payrolls

Last updated: 2026-05-02

PAYEMS

Latest

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228K

Expected

185K

What This Means

Employment data is a key Fed input. A reading below 150K could accelerate rate cut expectations.

Core PCE

Last updated: 2026-04-25

PCE

Latest

Previous

2.8%

Expected

2.7%

What This Means

The Fed's preferred inflation gauge. Any reading at or below 2.7% would be a positive signal for the rate-cutting thesis.

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