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

CNBC•Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 01:46 PM•2 min read

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.

Source: [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/11/cpi-inflation-report-august-2026.html)

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