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Inflation · 9/16/2026
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.4 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in August 2026, up from 0.1 percent in July. Over the last 12 months, the all-items index grew 3.4 percent before seasonal adjustment, remaining unchanged from the annual pace recorded in July. Gasoline prices accounted for more than one-third of the monthly gain, rising 3.9 percent. Meanwhile, core CPI, which excludes food and energy, rose 0.3 percent month-over-month and 2.4 percent on a 12-month basis.
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Read article →Inflation · 9/16/2026
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased by 0.4 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in August 2026, accelerating from a 0.1 percent gain in July. On an unadjusted basis, the headline all-items index rose 3.4 percent over the 12 months ending August, matching the annual pace recorded in the prior month. The monthly increase was primarily driven by energy costs, as gasoline prices jumped 3.9 percent and accounted for over one-third of the headline monthly increase. Meanwhile, core CPI—which excludes food and energy components—rose 0.3 percent month-over-month and 2.4 percent year-over-year, reflecting modest upward pressure in shelter and transportation services.
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Read article →Inflation · 9/15/2026
The U.S. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased 0.4 percent month-over-month in August 2026 on a seasonally adjusted basis, driven significantly by a 3.9 percent surge in gasoline prices, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Over the 12 months ending August 2026, total CPI rose 3.4 percent unadjusted, matching the annual pace recorded in July. Core CPI, which excludes food and energy, increased 0.3 percent for the month and 2.4 percent year-over-year.
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Read article →Inflation · 9/15/2026
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased by 0.4 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in August 2026, following a 0.1 percent gain in July. Over the 12 months ending in August, headline inflation remained steady at 3.4 percent before seasonal adjustment. A 3.9 percent increase in the gasoline index accounted for more than one-third of the overall monthly rise, pushing the broad energy index up 2.1 percent for the month. Meanwhile, core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy components, rose 0.3 percent in August and slowed slightly to a 2.4 percent annual pace.
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Read article →Inflation · 9/15/2026
The U.S. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased by 0.4 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in August 2026, following a 0.1 percent gain in July, according to figures published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Over the 12 months ending in August, the all-items index advanced 3.4 percent before seasonal adjustment. The monthly acceleration was primarily driven by an uptick in energy prices, notably a 3.9 percent increase in the gasoline index. Core CPI, which excludes food and energy, rose 0.3 percent for the month and 2.4 percent year-over-year, indicating steady underlying price dynamics across broader consumer goods and service categories.
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Read article →Inflation · 9/15/2026
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.4 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in August 2026, following a 0.1 percent gain in July. Over the 12 months ending August 2026, headline CPI inflation held steady at 3.4 percent before seasonal adjustment. Energy prices were a key driver of the monthly acceleration, led by a 3.9 percent rise in gasoline costs, while core inflation excluding food and energy rose 0.3 percent month-over-month and 2.4 percent year-over-year.
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Read article →Inflation · 9/15/2026
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.4 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in August 2026, following a 0.1 percent increase in July. Over the 12 months ending in August, the all-items index grew by 3.4 percent before seasonal adjustment. The monthly acceleration was primarily driven by energy costs, with the gasoline index advancing 3.9 percent and accounting for more than one-third of the overall increase.
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Read article →Inflation · 9/15/2026
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased by 0.4 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in August 2026, following a 0.1 percent gain in July, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Over the past 12 months, the overall index rose 3.4 percent before seasonal adjustment, matching the annual rate recorded for the period ending in July. A 3.9 percent surge in the gasoline index accounted for over one-third of the monthly headline increase, while the broader energy index rose 2.1 percent over the month. Core CPI, which excludes food and energy, increased 0.3 percent in August and 2.4 percent year-over-year, its smallest annual increase since 2021.
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Read article →Inflation · 9/15/2026
The U.S. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rose 0.4 percent in August 2026 on a seasonally adjusted basis, following a 0.1 percent increase in July. Over the past 12 months, headline inflation held steady at 3.4 percent, while core inflation eased slightly to 2.4 percent.
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Read article →Inflation · 9/15/2026
The U.S. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased 0.4 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in August 2026, led by a 3.9 percent rise in gasoline prices, while the 12-month headline inflation rate held unchanged at 3.4 percent.
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Read article →Inflation · 9/15/2026
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased by 0.4 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in August 2026, following a 0.1 percent rise in July. Over the trailing 12 months, headline inflation held at 3.4 percent before seasonal adjustment, while core inflation—excluding food and energy categories—increased 0.3 percent for the month and 2.4 percent year-over-year.
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Read article →Inflation · 9/15/2026
The U.S. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rose 0.4% on a seasonally adjusted basis in August 2026, driven higher by a 3.9% gain in gasoline prices, while annual headline inflation held steady at 3.4% and core inflation moderated slightly to 2.4% year-over-year.
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Read article →Inflation · 9/15/2026
The U.S. Consumer Price Index increased 0.4 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in August 2026, driven largely by higher gasoline prices, while the unadjusted year-over-year headline rate remained at 3.4 percent.
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Read article →Inflation · 9/14/2026
The U.S. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased by 0.4 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in August 2026, following a 0.1 percent gain in July, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Over the 12 months ending August 2026, headline inflation remained unchanged at 3.4 percent before seasonal adjustment. The monthly acceleration was primarily driven by energy costs, particularly a 3.9 percent rise in gasoline prices, while core inflation—excluding food and energy—rose 0.3 percent month-over-month and 2.4 percent year-over-year.
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Read article →Inflation · 9/14/2026
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rose 0.4 percent month-over-month in August 2026, up from 0.1 percent in July, bringing the 12-month unadjusted headline rate to 3.4 percent. Higher energy prices, led by a 3.9 percent increase in gasoline costs, contributed more than one-third of the monthly headline gain. Core inflation, which excludes food and energy, rose 0.3 percent in August and expanded 2.4 percent over the prior 12 months.
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Read article →Inflation · 9/14/2026
U.S. Consumer Price Index inflation rose 0.4 percent month-over-month in August 2026, driven in large part by a 3.9 percent surge in gasoline prices, while the year-over-year headline rate remained unchanged at 3.4 percent.
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Read article →Inflation · 9/14/2026
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased 0.4 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in August 2026, driven substantially by a 3.9 percent rise in gasoline prices. Over the 12 months ending August, headline inflation remained steady at 3.4 percent, while core inflation moderated slightly to 2.4 percent.
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Read article →Inflation · 9/14/2026
The U.S. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased 0.4 percent in August 2026 on a seasonally adjusted basis, driven largely by a 3.9 percent surge in gasoline prices. Over the past 12 months, headline inflation remained unchanged at 3.4 percent, while core CPI decelerated slightly to 2.4 percent year-over-year.
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Read article →Inflation · 9/14/2026
The U.S. Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.4 percent in August 2026, led by a 1.1-percent increase in final demand goods and a 4.2-percent rise in energy prices.
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Read article →Inflation · 8/27/2026
The July CPI release shows why a one-month decline in energy costs and a higher year-over-year energy index can both be true. Here is what the national measure establishes—and what it does not.
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Read article →Inflation · 8/27/2026
BEA reported faster growth in personal income than in consumer spending during July. The release also provides the latest PCE inflation reading, but it cannot describe every household or predict policy decisions.
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Read article →Inflation · 8/23/2026
The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ July 2026 import and export price release reported a 0.4% monthly decline in the all-imports index and a 1.3% decline in the all-exports index; fuel imports fell 7.2%.
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Read article →Inflation · 8/13/2026
Bureau of Labor Statistics public data put the Producer Price Index for final demand at 156.927 in July 2026, down 0.1% from June and 4.7% above July 2025; the July observation is preliminary.
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Read article →Inflation · 8/12/2026
The Energy Information Administration reported a U.S. average retail price of $4.006 per gallon for regular gasoline on August 10, down 7.3 cents from the prior week.
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Read article →Inflation · 8/10/2026
The New York Fed’s July Survey of Consumer Expectations showed a small decline in median one-year-ahead inflation expectations, while the three- and five-year measures were unchanged.
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