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Inflation rose again. Will that sway the Fed on rates?
May 26, 2023

Inflation rose again. Will that sway the Fed on rates?

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The Fed's interest rate fight just got more complicated — the central bank's preferred gauge of inflation indicated that prices rose 0.4% last month, a speed-up from the previous month that saw a 0.1% increase. We talk to Christopher Low, chief economist at FHN Financial, about what that could mean for interest rates. And finally, a look at how drag show businesses in Nashville are doing amid the state's attempted crackdown.  

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The Low-down on today's PCE inflation report

Christopher Low, chief economist at FHN Financial, explains what the rise in the Fed’s PCE inflation could mean for future rate decisions.

The team

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC
Kelly Silvera Executive Producer
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Ariana Rosas Producer
Jarrett Dang Digital Producer (gone fishing)
Jesson Duller Media Producer
Nick Esposito Media Producer
James Graham Producer, BBC
Jo Critcher Producer, BBC
Olie D'Albertanson Producer, BBC