an arrow-shaped piece on a dial or scale for registering information
you should refill when the indicator on the gas gauge shows that there's only a quarter of a tank left
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Excluding food and energy, the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge held steady at 2.8%, above both expectations of 2.7% and the Fed’s 2% target.
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Benzinga,
Freep.com,
2 Aug. 2025
The Thursday report that contained the Fed’s favorite inflation gauge also provided the most comprehensive look at how US households’ income, savings and spending are faring.
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