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★Will U.S. Inflation Jump to 4.2% This Year? The Fed Says No, but This Gold-Standard Forecaster Says Yes.

Strategic Analysis // Ian Gross

"If a gold-standard forecaster is right about inflation hitting 4.2%, it means higher interest rates are coming, which would hammer bond markets and likely trigger a recession. This clash of forecasts isn't just academic; it dictates how much money you keep in your pocket and how much your investments are worth."

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Will U.S. Inflation Jump to 4.2% This Year? The Fed Says No, but This Gold-Standard Forecaster Says Yes.

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Someone's betting against the Fed on inflation, predicting a jump to 4.2%. If that gold-standard forecaster is right, Powell's going to have some explaining to do. We'll see who blinks first.

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