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Inflation is seen as the stock market’s boogeyman as the economy recovers. We asked 3 experts if the fears are warranted — or if concerns are overblown.

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On April 29, new data showed that a key measure of inflation monitored by the Fed — core PCE (personal consumption expenditures) — rose to 3.5% from 1.7% in the first quarter, marking its second-fastest pace of growth since 2011.

Then, on May 12, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released new Consumer Price Index (CPI) data that revealed a 4.2% rise in the all price index before seasonal adjustment.

The data confirmed what many market commentators had been suggesting for some time: inflation is rising. The big question is now whether this inflationary period is details ⇒

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