Event Brief
Change in Data Sources Led to Lower Inflation Reading
Filed: Mar 13, 2026 at 4:49 PM ET
Summary: A methodological change contributed to a better-than-expected inflation report, prompting questions from some economists.
WHO: Economists
WHAT: Change in data sources affecting inflation readings
WHEN: Mar 13, 2026 at 4:06 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: To address concerns over inflation metrics
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