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Figure 1 prоvides the recent evоlutiоn of selected mаcroeconomic аggregаtes. Based on our class discussion regarding (i) the importance of distinguishing long-run trend vis-à-vis short-run deviations from trend dynamics; (ii) the current state of the labor market; (iii) the persistent or temporary nature of recent inflation dynamics; and (iv) the level of GDP relative to trend, briefly analyze the current macroeconomic environment using sound economic arguments. To guide your analysis, focus on outlining answers to the following questions (bullet points are perfectly valid): Figure 1: Selected U.S. macroeconomic aggregates (various samples) Table 1: Selected U.S. macroeconomic aggregates (recent evolution) On March 18th, 2026, the FOMC decided to keep the federal funds rate unchanged.c. Using information from figure 1 and/or table 1, identify the short-run behavior of one variable that would have pressured the Fed to raise rates (i.e., discuss how the values of this variable changed in the recent past to generate that pressure). Answer in two lines or less.