Subject: Re: Reported U.S. Inflation
Keeping rates near zero will be an expensive proposition.

Yes, but there are other income sources, or rather income savings: if the inflation rate can be set to near 0 for 2025, the COLA for social security can also be set to close to 0. That's a few bucks saved, although seniors and others on social security may feel a bit of a pinch here and there. The rate is being set for the 3rd quarter now so it will be interesting to see what the SSA comes up with...

Pete