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- CPI (Consumer Price Index): A measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, used to assess changes in the cost of living and inflation.
- Federal Reserve (Fed): The central banking system of the United States, responsible for setting monetary policy, regulating banks, and aiming to control inflation and promote economic stability.
- Inflation: The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power.