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How 2011 Prepared Us for Today

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But few remember the stress the 2011 event placed on global supply chains. . The interdependence of the global supply chain guaranteed the effects would extend far beyond the Japanese economy. . Thankfully, by 2011 the global supply chain had an arsenal of weapons to help combat the economic aftershocks of the disaster.

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Government Contracts Inflation Update

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However, the FOMC evaluates the 2% goal against the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index (“PCE”) (addressed below). Further, higher labor costs also support higher consumer demand. Consequently, higher labor costs can also create inflationary pressure at the consumer level. percent before seasonal adjustment.” [2]