US EditionCPI: Consumer Prices Rose 0.4% in August; Higher than Expected
Prices for shelter, transportation, and food rose in August, pushing consumer inflation to 2.9% year-over-year, the highest since January, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
- The U.S. Consumer Price Index rose 0.4% in August 2025, marking the largest monthly increase in seven months and raising the annual inflation rate to 2.9%.
- This rise followed a 0.2% increase in July and reflected stronger price gains in shelter, food, and energy sectors, with some economists expecting continued rate cuts despite inflation pressures.
- Key contributors to the August increase included a 0.4% rise in shelter, a 0.5% increase in the food index, a 0.7% gain in energy led by a 1.9% jump in gasoline, and higher costs for used vehicles and apparel.
- The core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose 0.3% for the month and 3.1% year over year, driven largely by services such as lodging and airline fares, while staple groceries like pasta and beans became cheaper compared to last year.
- The Federal Reserve faces a balance between supporting the job market with potential rate cuts and managing ongoing inflation pressures, as the probability of a rate reduction at the upcoming FOMC meeting is around 89%.
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