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Wednesday, November 19 2008 10:47 AM
  • Core inflation is quickly converging on the Fed's implied target zone of 1-2%, economist Joseph Brusuelas notes. While deflation isn't yet a factor, the Fed will need to be crystal clear about its target "as a way to shape market expectations during its experiment with the quantitative easing policy currently underway."