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Major Central Banks Eye Rate Hikes as Inflation Surges Globally

September 13, 2026

Summary

In August, consumer prices rose 3.4% over the past year, while wages increased by only 3.1%, indicating that inflation is once again outpacing wage growth and squeezing American paychecks.

Coverage by lane

Left

  • Surging inflation puts interest rates back in focus as policymakers meet in Japan, US and UK

Center

  • Higher Interest Rates May Be the New Normal

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