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Economists Increase Inflation Forecasts And Expect Delayed Rate Cuts: Survey

Economists surveyed by Bloomberg said they expect inflation to clock in at 3.9% in the second quarter. (Credit: Getty Images)

Economists are increasing their inflation forecasts and believe the Fed will take longer to cut interest rates given the current economic scenario, according to a new survey.

Concretely, economists surveyed by Bloomberg said they expect inflation to clock in at 3.9% in the second quarter of the year, a 0.3 point increase compared to last month's poll. They also adjusted their forecasts for the rest of the year.

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