Supercore Inflation Surge Signals Tough Road Ahead for Fed Recent data reveals a concerning trend in the “supercore” inflation measure, a specific gauge focusing on services inflation minus food, energy, and housing costs. This metric surged 4.8% year-over-year in March, and its three-month annualized pace exceeded 8%. The increase is particularly alarming as it includes essential services such as car and housing insurance and property taxes, which are notoriously resistant to downward price adjustments. This suggests that the Federal Reserve faces significant challenges in controlling inflation within these critical sectors. « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts January Sees U.S. Wholesale Prices Increase, Highlighting Ongoing Inflation Challenges READ MORE BloxCross CEO Keith Bliss Favors Copper in Commodities Showdown READ MORE Fed's Latest Decision: Status Quo on Rates, but Change is in the Air READ MORE Oil Prices Stagnate as Demand Worries Mount READ MORE Unexpected Dip in US Jobless Claims Signals Robust Labor Market READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Comment