What Does the Federal Reserve Mean by “Core Inflation”?
CNW PocketChange Exploring the concepts, products and innovations influencing currencies, digital assets and global finance. Core inflation measures price changes excluding food and energy because those costs tend to fluctuate sharply from month to month. Federal Reserve policymakers watch core inflation to gauge whether price increases are becoming widespread throughout the economy. Persistent increases in core inflation can influence interest-rate decisions that affect mortgages, auto loans, credit cards and savings accounts. July 14, 2026 – via CurrencyNewsWire -- When Federal Reserve officials discuss inflation, they often focus on core inflation rather than overall inflation. Core inflation excludes food and energy prices…