August CPI Holds at 3.4%; Iran War Surges Energy Costs
Summary
US consumer prices remained high in August, with the all-items CPI rising 0.4% and core inflation up 0.2%, slightly exceeding expectations. This persistent inflation, exacerbated by surging oil prices due to the Iran war, puts pressure on the Federal Reserve to consider another interest rate hike next week.
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