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		jdenning on April 29, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: U.S. regulator set to take over First Republic Many prices change seasonally; comparing inflation to the rate 12 months ago accounts for any seasonal variance.

dragonwriter on April 29, 2023 [–]

First: the 12-month trailing rate compares price level, not inflation rate, to 12-months ago.

Second, looking at the monthly seasonally adjusted numbers also accounts for seasonal variance.

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