Firm Inflation Reading Pushes Fed Closer to a Rate Increase
U.S. inflation holds 3.4%, moving Fed closer to rate hikes while Iran-backed Houthis tighten control of Middle East energy shipping lanes. Rising rates increase capex costs for infrastructure and AI; geopolitical energy tensions threaten data center availability and operations, with IEA cutting 2026 global oil demand 2.5M barrels daily.
Firm Inflation Reading Pushes Fed Closer to a Rate Increase
The annual U.S. inflation rate held steady at 3.4% in August, matching analyst expectations.
Consumer Sentiment Is Lower in September, per Michigan Survey
The survey's index stands at 47.8, versus the 51.7 recorded at the end of August, bringing sentiment back down toward historical lows reached earlier this year.
U.S. Stocks Rise, Treasury Yields Slip Despite Stubborn Inflation
Inflation Holds at 3.4% in August, Bolsters Rate Hike Wagers
US inflation holds at 3.4% as monthly price rises hit fastest pace since May
US inflation holds steady at 3.4% ahead of Federal Reserve meeting
US inflation steady in August, fueling Fed rate hike expectations
Fed rate hike odds rise to 90% after August CPI report
Inflation stayed hot in August, as CPI rose at an annual rate of 3.4% — higher than economists expected
Firm Inflation Reading Pushes Fed Closer to a Rate Increase
Firm Inflation Reading Keeps Pressure on Fed to Raise Rates
Fed's Preferred Inflation Gauge Remains Above Target Range
Fed's Preferred Inflation Gauge Remains Above Target Range
Inflation Was 3.4% in July, Down Slightly From the Previous Month
Inflation Was 3.4% in July, Down Slightly From the Previous Month
