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What will be the US first class mail rate in June, 2009?
Current forecast: 43 cents (39% chance
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Combining all predictions, the current most likely outcome is 43 cents with a probability of 39% (down 4% in last 1 day)
In 2008, the US Postal Service will raise the first class mail rate from 41 to 42 cents. Postal prices can be adjusted next in May, 2009. The announcement of the new rate is expected to be made in February, 2009. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24351605/from/ET/
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Initial likelihoods: 42 cents or less: 5%, 43 cents: 50%, 44 cents: 35%, 45 cents or more: 10%
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