Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo commented on PCE inflation report, stating that inflation has dropped and will continue to do so, urging food companies to pass cost savings to consumers. He also mentioned the President's focus on reducing costs for Americans through various measures.
Key Points
Incomes are growing faster than inflation
Food costs have stabilized
Input costs are coming down
Pros
Inflation has reduced due to actions taken by the President and the Federal Reserve
Efforts are being made to reduce costs for the American people, particularly in healthcare and housing
Cons
Some data shows food prices have increased and average hourly wages have decreased since President Biden took office
Concerns about the potential for stagflation due to rising inflation and slowing GDP