Prospects for lower mortgage rates grow as inflation continues to ease
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The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge fell to 2.56 percent in May, getting closer to the Fed's 2 percent target for the 2nd month in a row. Core inflation reading is lowest since March 2021.
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The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge fell to 2.56 percent in May, getting closer to the Fed’s 2 percent target for the 2nd month in a row. Core inflation reading is lowest since March 2021. The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge fell to 2.56 percent in May, getting closer to the Fed’s 2 percent target for the 2nd month in a row. Core inflation reading is lowest since March 2021.