US August inflation accelerates, solidifying expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate hike

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US August inflation accelerates, solidifying expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate hike

⚡ Markets: Higher US Treasury yields put downward pressure on equity valuations, particularly for growth and tech stocks. Strengthens the US dollar (DXY) against other currencies. The story is fully priced in by financial markets.US 10Y YieldDXYNASDAQS&P 500

The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) for August showed inflation remained stubbornly high, driven largely by surging energy costs. The data has cemented market expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates at its upcoming meeting, pushing US Treasury yields to multi-year highs.

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Primary sourceUS Labor Stats (BLS) — Consumer Price Index, Anchorage area — August 2026

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