Inflation persisted in August, potentially locking in a Fed interest rate hike

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The all-items consumer price index was expected to rise 0.4% in August, with core, excluding food and energy, showing a 0.2% gain, according to the Dow Jones consensus.

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  • The all-items consumer price index was expected to rise 0.4% in August, with core, excluding food and energy, showing a 0.2% gain, according to the Dow Jones consensus.
  • Reported by CNBC World and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:46:36 UTC.

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