Fed sees inflation hitting 4.2% as stagflation risks grow

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2026.05.16 10:07
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The Cleveland Fed forecasts a 4.2% rise in May CPI, the highest in over a year, with CEOs expecting high prices until 2027. Wages increased by 3.6% from April 2025 to April 2026, lagging behind inflation at 3.8%, reducing purchasing power for lower-income households. There is a 40% chance of stagflation by the end of 2026 due to energy shocks, persistent inflation, and slowing growth.