US Core PCE Inflation Meets Estimates at 3.1% in September

US core PCE inflation for September came in at 3.1%, matching consensus expectations. The data suggests inflation is stabilizing at a level above the Fed's 2% target, while a separate GDP surprise indicates stronger-than-expected economic growth. This mixed picture complicates the Fed's policy path, as it may need to balance inflation concerns against robust growth.

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