Core CPI Climbs 0.3% in August, Heightening Prospects for a Federal Reserve Rate Increase
In August, the United States’ core Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.3 percent on a month‑to‑month basis, outpacing most analysts’ expectations and adding fresh fuel to the ongoing debate about the Federal Reserve’s next policy move. Core CPI, which strips out the volatile food and energy components, is widely regarded as a more reliable gauge of underlying inflation trends, and the latest rea…
Sept. 11, 2026, 12:32 p.m.