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October, 1986, Vol. 109, No.
10
A half-year pause in inflation:
its antecedents and structure
Walter Lane
Economist, Consumer Prices and Price Indexes, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Philip Sturm
Economist, Consumer Prices and Price Indexes, Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Consumer Price Index was almost unchanged during the first half, suggesting that 1986 will show the lowest inflation rate in 20 years; plunging energy prices offset strong increases for some services.
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