Inflation ticked up in August, but Fed rate cut in play as jobless claims surge

U.S. inflation picked up moderately in August, with prices up 2.9% from a year earlier. The Federal Reserve next meets Sept. 16-17.

Inflation ticked up in August amid weakening job market

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its benchmark interest rate next week as concerns about the economy intensify.

Here's the inflation breakdown for August 2025 — in one chart

The consumer price index for August 2025 rose 2.9% on an annual basis. Tariffs seem to be pushing prices for goods like clothing higher, economists said.

Inflation rose in August. Here's why a gold investment makes sense now.

With inflation on the rise again, some investors may want to pivot turns gold. Here's why it makes sense right now.

Wholesale Inflation Surprisingly Fell in August

The latest report on inflation could be good news for the Federal Reserve when it meets to consider interest rates next week.

Inflation Largely Lines Up With Expectations, Keeping Rate Cut Hopes on Track

Inflation ticked up for the fourth month in a row, rising in line with forecasts, as higher tariff rates trickle into prices for consumer goods. The consumer price index climbed 2.9% year over year in August,

Consumer Price Index: Inflation Rises 2.9% In August, As Expected

US headline CPI rose to 2.9% year-over-year, up from 2.7% in July - in line with expectations and the highest level since January. Core CPI was at 3.1% year-over-year, unchanged from July.

Wholesale inflation cooled in August as businesses absorb tariff costs — for now

US inflation cooled off at the wholesale level in August, bolstering hopes that high tariffs aren’t yet causing prices to spiral out of control, fresh data showed Wednesday.
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