PCE report
August 2026 PCE inflation: 3.4% headline, 3.0% core
Read the August 2026 PCE inflation report, with a clear explanation of monthly versus annual figures, core prices, and revised comparisons.
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AI and inflation
Can AI raise inflation? What the Fed’s September warning means
Lisa Cook’s September 28 speech explains why AI investment may add near-term price pressure before productivity gains provide relief.
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September 2026 consumer confidence falls: where inflation fits
Consumer confidence fell to 81.9 in September. Learn what the survey measures and why confidence, inflation, and spending can move differently.
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August 2026 CPI report: inflation at 3.4%, gasoline rises
August CPI rose 0.4% monthly and 3.4% annually. See the gasoline and core figures, what they mean, and the next scheduled release date.
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September 2026 Fed rate increase: what 25 basis points means
The Fed raised its target range to 3.75%–4.00% on September 16. Understand the change and its possible effects on loans and savings.
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