State Street Journal
Boston Financial Journal
Policy · Federal Reserve

Inflation

PCE, CPI, and the Fed's 2% target that anchors price expectations.

Supercore Inflation: Why the CPI Does Not Match What You Pay at the Register

The CPI's shelter component lags real-time rents by 12-18 months, distorting the headline inflation number. This guide explains CPI methodology, owners' equivalent rent, and supercore — the inflation measure Powell actually watches.

Robert Kinney · BOSTON