Core CPI Increased by 0.3% in August, Outpacing Forecasts and Raising Prospects of a Fed Rate Hike
In August, the core Consumer Price Index (CPI) registered a month‑over‑month rise of 0.3%, a figure that surpassed most analysts’ expectations. This uptick, while modest in absolute terms, carries considerable weight for monetary‑policy discussions because it suggests that underlying price pressures remain resilient even as headline inflation shows signs of moderation. The core CPI, which exclude…
Sept. 11, 2026, 12:32 p.m.