# Fed Rate Decision May Have Hinged on Changes in Phone Plans

https://mins.news/en/item/55248

- Bloomberg News, 2026-09-11 22:30 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-11/fed-s-rate-decision-may-have-come-down-to-phone-plan-changes?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aa480f2b45a8a000145f4d9

> A record surge in cellular phone-service prices pushed a key US inflation gauge above forecasts, likely clinching a Federal Reserve interest-rate increase next week.

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