The CPI Report Arrives Tomorrow. It Could Determine Whether the Fed Hikes Rates Next Week.
Economists say a 0.3% core reading could strengthen the case for a 25-basis-point hike, while 0.1% would favor holding rates.
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Tomorrow's CPI Report Could Send Rate-Hike Odds Even Higher
The Federal Reserve has a narrow path to walk. Inflation remains above its 2% target, oil prices have climbed amid renewed tensions in the Middle East, and an August jobs report showing 162,000 new positions gave policymakers less reason to worry about a weakening economy. At the same time, inflation has cooled from its 2026 […]
The August CPI report will be the last relevant piece of inflation that the Federal Reserve will receive before deciding whether to maintain or increase interest rates. The expected figures, the surge in energy prices and market bets could turn the data into a turning point for US monetary policy.
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Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. The August consumer price index is due Friday at 8:30 a.m. ET and could determine whether the Federal Reserve raises interest rates next week, with the decision potentially coming down to whether core prices rise 0.2% or 0.3%. […]
CPI Report Tomorrow: Why 0.2% Core Inflation Is the Number to Watch
The August CPI report does not need to miss economists’ forecast to move markets. An in-line result would still leave the Federal Reserve with an uncomfortable mix of cooler core inflation, expensive energy and rising producer prices. The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the Consumer Price Index at 8:30 a.m. ET on Friday, September…
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