Federal Reserve's Schmied stated that the focus remains on the still high inflation. The Fed defines price stability as a 2% inflation rate, believing that this level does not have a substantial impact on the daily decisions of households and businesses. Although June's inflation data showed signs of slowing, it is still too early to overly rely on a single data point. Fluctuations in oil prices have driven up inflation in previous months and also played a significant role in the decline seen in June. With oil prices rising again, it remains uncertain whether the relief in energy prices can be sustained.
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