Core CPI climbs 0.3% in August, outpacing forecasts, paving way for potential Fed rate increase
In August, the United States’ core consumer price index (CPI) rose by 0.3 percent month‑over‑month, a figure that exceeded most analysts’ expectations and revived speculation that the Federal Reserve could move toward another rate hike in the near future. Core CPI, which excludes the volatile food and energy components, is widely regarded as a more reliable gauge of underlying inflation pressures…
Sept. 11, 2026, 12:32 p.m.