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Inflation remained stubbornly higher in August

Friday, September 11, 2026

The Labor Department reported that the consumer price index rose for the year ending in August, matching economist expectations.

Original reporting: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/09/11/inflation-remained-stubbornly-higher-august-met-expectations/

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