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AI inflation is putting even more pressure on the Fed. Could higher interest rates be next?

Saturday, August 15, 2026


The Federal Reserve has historically relied on declining prices for computers, cell phones, and other technology products to help keep overall inflation low. That dynamic has changed, with technology prices no longer falling as they previously did. The shift affects the Fed's ability to manage inflation through traditional economic indicators.

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