KPMG Chief Economist Predicts Hot PCE Report After CPI
THE SO WHAT
A third month of hotter inflation — with broad-based services pressure — keeps the probability of higher-for-longer rates on the table. If your AI or data center roadmap assumes cheap capital, shorten payback periods and stress-test projects against another 12–18 months of elevated financing costs.
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