NOVEMBER 25, 2023 – The November report came in at 3.2%, well below my forecast of 3.6%. The 3-month annualized inflation rate is 2.6%. The 6-month annualized inflation rate is 2.8%. These figures are lower than the annualized rate (3.6%) and thus indicate the annual CPI could drift lower. However, continue reading.
Based on the data, my prediction for next month’s figure is 3.6%. The December and January reports should show annual CPI for 2023 to be just below 4%. Then from the February report on into the Summer, the CPI should be very steady at about 3% (say 2.8%-3.2%).
Shalom and Prayers to my Brothers and Sisters in Israel.
The Mann