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inflation measurement

CPI vs PCE: Why the Fed Targets PCE Inflation

September 12, 2026May 31, 2026 by Bruno M.
CPI vs PCE: Why the Fed Targets PCE Inflation

CPI vs PCE explained: how the two US inflation gauges differ in scope, weights, and formula, and why the Fed’s 2% target rides on core PCE.

Categories Inflation, Market Education Tags cpi vs pce, fed 2% target, inflation measurement, investing basics

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