Inflation Rate Holds at 3.4% in August, Bolsters Rate Hike Wagers (UPDATED)
Annual CPI inflation for August came in at 3.4%, matching economist estimates, with the core rate edging lower to 2.4%. Traders had priced in a 69% chance of a Fed rate hike next week.
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Why It Matters
Prices went up 3.4% over the past year, which is what experts expected. This makes it more likely that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates next week, which can affect how stocks and cryptocurrencies move.
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