Core CPI Climbs Faster Than Expected by 0.3% in August, Raising Prospects of a Federal Reserve Rate Increase
In August, the United States’ core Consumer Price Index (CPI) – the measure that excludes the volatile food and energy components – posted a month‑over‑month increase of 0.3 percent, a pace that outstripped most analysts’ forecasts. This modest‑looking rise may appear small in absolute terms, but it carries considerable weight for monetary‑policy makers, investors, and everyday consumers because …
Sept. 11, 2026, 12:32 p.m.