US Inflation Rises Below Expectations in August
US inflation increased less than expected in August while consumer spending surged. The data reduces urgency for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates again in October.
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United States inflation rose 0.3% in August, coming in below expectations and prompting markets to dial back bets on a near-term interest rate increase. The moderate price data gives the Federal Reserve breathing room after months of aggressive policy tightening. Financial markets now price in lower odds of a rate hike as economic resilience persists.
