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U.S. inflation rises again and stays well above Fed’s target. Rate hike might be in play.

Wednesday, August 26, 2026


The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure increased in July at a rate above the central bank's 2 percent target. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and other officials have indicated the central bank may consider raising interest rates at its next meeting.

Original reporting: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/u-s-inflation-rises-in-july-and-stays-well-above-feds-target-b4e6109c?mod=mw_rss_topstories

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