Daily Market Updates: Fed pushes back on business pricing power amid persistent inflation

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Fed pushes back on business pricing power amid persistent inflation

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MarketWatch reports that inflation pressures have remained persistent this year in part because businesses can pass higher prices on to consumers.

The outlet frames the issue as a key focus for the Fed, which is trying to influence companies to reconsider their approach to raising prices.

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MarketWatchCompanies keep raising prices. The Fed is trying to get them to reconsider.

MarketWatchCompanies keep raising prices. The Fed is trying to get them to reconsider.

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