A cooler-than-expected reading on Fed’s favored inflation measure tamps down on urgency for rate hikes - Yahoo Finance — SkimNews
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- Fed's preferred inflation gauge (per CNBC) showed core inflation at 3.0% in August, a reading described as "much lighter than expected."
- The cooler-than-expected data (per Yahoo Finance) reduced urgency for additional rate hikes heading into the Fed's next decision.
Why it matters: A 3.0% core reading below expectations gives the Fed cover to hold rates steady, directly affecting mortgage, auto, and credit-card borrowing costs for consumers and shaping dollar and Treasury trajectories in the months ahead.
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