“The fate of the September [Fed] meeting lies with August CPI,” wrote Citigroup economists.

The Fed's September rate decision hinges on August CPI and PPI data due September 10-11, with inflation still well above the 2% target.

Analysts expect US core CPI to fall to 2.3%-2.4% year-over-year in August, down from July's 2.5%, ahead of the September FOMC meeting.

August CPI report critical for Fed's rate decision. Rate hike by September meeting at 63.5% YES.