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US consumer prices rise in August, fueling interest rate hike speculation

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US consumer prices saw an uptick in August, driven by a rebound in petrol costs, which has increased market expectations for a potential interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.4% for the month, aligning with economists' forecasts, and showed a 3.4% increase year-on-year. While core CPI, excluding food and energy, also saw a modest rise, a separate report on the Producer Price Index indicated further inflationary pressures, potentially influencing the Fed's decision despite some officials previously suggesting a pause. AI

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US consumer prices rise in August, fueling interest rate hike speculation

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    US consumer prices pick up in August, bolstering chances of interest rate increase

    US consumer prices accelerated in August as the cost of petrol rebounded after two straight monthly declines, bolstering financial market expectations that the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates next week. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 0.4 per cent last month a…

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