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Feb 15 2017
Inflation Watch

Inflation-All About That Base

  • Feb 15, 2017

CPI numbers were strong and better than expected. A big part of the recent upturn in inflation has to do with the much lower base from a year ago. We are seeing upside inflation surprises on a global basis but wage inflation is still disappointing. We are encouraged by the general uptrend in inflation data but we think the real test comes after the positive base effect subsides.

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Chun Wang / Sr. Research Analyst & Co-Portfolio Manager

Chun Wang Sr. Research Analyst & Co-Portfolio Manager

Chun is a Senior Analyst and Co-Portfolio Manager for the Leuthold Core Investment Fund, Leuthold Global Fund, Leuthold Global Industries Fund, and Leuthold Select Industries Fund.

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