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Goldilocks Inflation: Not Too Hot, Not Too Cold, Just Right for the Fed
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U.S. inflation in July came in right on target with expectations, offering relief to markets after months of volatility. The Commerce Department reported that core PCE prices, the Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge, rose 0.3% and put us at 2.6% for the year; a pace that suggests prices are cooling without signaling a sharp slowdown in demand.
That balance is what economists often call a “Goldilocks” scenario: inflation isn’t running uncomfortably high, but it also hasn’t collapsed into deflation. In other words, conditions look steady enough to give the Fed more flexibility on interest rates. Markets reacted calmly, with investors interpreting the data as another sign that a September rate cut remains on the table. Consumer spending also rose a solid 0.5% in July, supported by stable wages, which reinforced confidence that the economy is slowing gradually rather than lurching toward a downturn. 🍨 The EQ Scoop The July inflation print provides breathing room for the Fed as it weighs the timing of its next move. For households and businesses, it means borrowing costs could start to ease without the risks that come from a sharp economic pullback. Analysts caution, however, that trade tensions and tariffs remain potential risks that could heat prices back up.
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