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<p>The core Consumer Price Index (CPI), which excludes volatile food and energy prices, continued to surge in June.&nbsp; Core CPI was reported to be up +4.5% versus a year ago, the highest reading in thirty years.&nbsp; With inflation pressures continuing to mount, one has to question how long it will be until the Federal Reserve starts to remove the punchbowl…</p>
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