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    From kitco.com

    The worst U.S. inflation outbreak in a generation turns five years old this month, a defining economic shock that is still driving policy debates, influencing national politics, and frustrating Federal Reserve officials trying to restore the pace of ​price increases to their 2% target after a monumental miss. When nose-diving inflation at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic touched off concerns of a dangerous downward spiral in wages and prices, it was actually considered a good sign when prices across a variety of gauges began rising by more than 2% annually in March 2021. Fed officials even planned to ... (full story)

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rosy440
Mar 17, 2026 8:37pm
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The results of the 20-Year Bond Auction have been released — the yield came in at 4.817%, compared to the previous 4.664%.

The yield has increased, which was expected, as investors continue to see risks due to Trump’s actions in Iran. Moreover, judging by Truflation data, real inflation has started to rise. Let’s see what happens next…
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