Current Inflation Rate: 3.4% in August 2026, by Category and Region

The 12-month rate of inflation as of August 2026 is 3.4%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Energy inflation ...

Fed's Kashkari says inflation is still too high in 'all aspects' of US economy, in Fox News interview

By Doina Chiacu Sept 20 (Reuters) - Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said on Sunday that inflation is too ...

U.S. Inflation Rates Over Time and the Forecast for the Rest of 2026

The Consumer Price Index is the most commonly used measure of inflation in the United States. The CPI for all items increased ...

August Inflation Came in Hot, and the Odds of a September Rate Hike Are Now 85%. But There's a Silver Lining Driving Stocks Higher.

Following the report, the odds of a quarter-point rate hike at the FOMC's upcoming meeting rose from about 72.4% yesterday to ...

September 21, 2026 | US Inflation: 'It's Not Just Crude Oil' — Rethinking How to Read Interest Rates Now

On September 20, there was a significant statement regarding US monetary policy.Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari ...

US Poverty Rate Fell to 10.2% in 2025, Before Inflation Turned Hotter

The US poverty rate fell to 10.2% in 2025. Real median household income reached a record $87,460, according to Census Bureau ...
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Government borrowing, inflation and AI investment push US interest rates

The US economy faces prolonged higher interest rates due to persistent inflation and significant AI infrastructure investments, driving up demand for capital and borrowing costs.

Fed's Kashkari says inflation is still too high across US economy, in Fox News interview

Sept 20 (Reuters) - Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said on Sunday that inflation is too high across all ...