Fed’s preferred gauge showed core inflation at 3.0% in August, much lighter than expected

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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The personal consumption expenditures price index was projected to show an annual gain of 3.7% on headline and 3.3% for core, according to the Dow Jones consensus.

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  • The personal consumption expenditures price index was projected to show an annual gain of 3.7% on headline and 3.3% for core, according to the Dow Jones consensus.
  • Reported by CNBC World and published Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:14:57 UTC.

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