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Consumer prices rose 0.4% in August, as expected; core inflation was higher than estimated
Friday, September 11, 2026
The Consumer Price Index rose 0.4% in August, matching the Dow Jones consensus forecast. Core inflation, which excludes food and energy prices, increased 0.2%, exceeding the anticipated 0.3% gain according to the same consensus measure.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/11/cpi-inflation-report-august-2026.html