Core CPI Climbs Faster Than Expected by 0.3% in August, Hinting at Potential Fed Rate Increase
In August, the United States’ core Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.3 percent, a pace that outstripped most analysts’ forecasts and reignited discussion about the Federal Reserve’s next move on interest rates. Core CPI, which strips out volatile food and energy prices, is widely regarded as a more reliable gauge of underlying inflation trends, and its unexpected acceleration has placed additi…
Sept. 11, 2026, 12:32 p.m.