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A Statistical Revamp Is About to Lower Inflation, at a Critical Time

The Bureau of Economic Analysis is overhauling the PCE price index, a move expected to lower the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge.

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The Bureau of Economic Analysis overhauled the PCE price index methodology, which potentially lowered the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge. Louis Fed research floated a new way to measure underlying inflation, and officials suggested changing "core" inflation to stop excluding food prices.

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  • Primary Driver: The Bureau of Economic Analysis is overhauling the PCE price index, a move expected to lower the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge.
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The Bureau of Economic Analysis is implementing a methodology overhaul of the PCE price index. This statistical revamp is expected to result in a downward revision of inflation figures, even if consumer costs remain high.

Coverage from the Wall Street Journal, Seeking Alpha, and Crypto Briefing emphasizes that this is the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge. Additionally, research from the St.

Louis Fed suggests new ways to measure underlying inflation, while KC Fed's Schmid and Grand Island have argued for changing 'core' inflation by stopping the exclusion of food prices. Future developments center on the implementation of the new PCE methodology and whether the Federal Reserve will adopt the suggested changes to core inflation measurements.

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Which agency is overhauling the inflation gauge?

The Bureau of Economic Analysis is overhauling the PCE price index methodology.

What is the expected impact of the revamp?

The revision is expected to potentially lower the inflation gauge, making inflation appear better.

What specific change to 'core' inflation has been suggested?

KC Fed's Schmid and Grand Island have suggested that food prices should no longer be excluded from core inflation.

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PCE A Statistical Revamp Is About Lower Inflation Critical Time Why Inflation May Suddenly Look Better Even Though Everything Still Costs More St Louis Fed Bureau of Economic Analysis KC FED'S ISLAND STILL THINK TIME TO STOP EXCLUDING FOOD PRICES FROM CORE INFLATION CORE SHOULD BE CHANGED

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Bureau of Economic Analysis Federal Reserve PCE Price Index Inflation St. Louis Fed

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