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Why Housing Can Skew Inflation Numbers | WSJ

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Changes in the housing market are often delayed in inflation data, which can make things difficult for the Fed.

Housing is one of the most weighted categories when tracking inflation, but it's also one of the most complicated to measure. WSJ’s David Harrison explains how the shelter index is calculated, and why it can muddy the inflation outlook for the Fed. Illustration: Laura Kammermann

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