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27 August 2026World Economy

US core PCE rises 0.2% in July

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rose 0.2% month-on-month in July.

The data showed inflation pressures remain firm ahead of the September Federal Reserve meeting and the Jackson Hole policy discussion.
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Important Points for Exam

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  1. 1Core PCE: +0.2% in July
  2. 2US inflation
  3. 3Federal Reserve
  4. 4Jackson Hole

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1 MCQ

Q1. Which statement correctly describes “US core PCE rises 0.2% in July”?

Correct answer: D

The data showed inflation pressures remain firm ahead of the September Federal Reserve meeting and the Jackson Hole policy discussion.