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Pedro Camacho

Inflation Could Spike in 2026 Because of Trump's Deportations, Top Economist Warns

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Mass deportations under President Donald Trump's immigration policies could fuel a sharp rise in U.S. inflation next year, according to Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's.

Speaking to Fortune, Zandi warned that if deportations continue at the current pace—about 750 immigrants a day—annual inflation could climb from today's 2.5% to nearly 4% by early 2026.

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