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Inflation data to guide Federal Reserve rate decisions amid market concerns

Upcoming inflation data, including the Producer Price Index and Consumer Price Index reports for August, will be crucial in determining the Federal Reserve's next move on interest rates. Inflation remains above 3%, impacting households and businesses, with rising energy prices due to the conflict with Iran and ongoing tariff disputes contributing to the upward pressure. Wall Street anticipates at least one more rate hike this year as the Fed aims to bring inflation down to its 2% target. AI

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Inflation data to guide Federal Reserve rate decisions amid market concerns

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · The Associated Press ·

    Upcoming inflation data could determine if the Federal Reserve hikes interest rates soon, leaving Wall Street on edge

    The producer price index comes out on Thursday, and the consumer price index comes out on Friday.