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Government Contracts Inflation Update

Procurement Notes

Since at least January 2012, the Federal Reserve System’s Federal Open Market Committee (“FOMC”) has maintained that a 2% inflation rate is optimal for maximizing employment and keeping prices stable. [6] Further, higher labor costs also support higher consumer demand. percent before seasonal adjustment.” [2] January 2023 +6.4%