Core CPI Climbs 0.3% in August, Raising Prospects of a Federal Reserve Rate Increase
In August, the core Consumer Price Index (CPI) – which excludes the volatile food and energy components – posted a month‑over‑month increase of 0.3 percent, outpacing most analysts’ expectations. This modest yet notable rise has reverberated through financial markets, policymakers, and the broader public because it arrives at a pivotal moment for monetary policy. Two weeks prior, Federal Reserve …
Sept. 11, 2026, 12:32 p.m.