Inflația în SUA a crescut în luna august sub așteptări, reducând astfel șansele unei noi ajustări a dobânzii de referință - Economica.net

A key inflation indicator monitored by the Federal Reserve rose less than expected in August, reducing the likelihood of another interest rate hike. The PCE index increased by 0.3%, below the anticipated 0.4%, while core inflation rose by 0.2%. Yearly, the PCE grew by 3.4%, consistent with July's figures. The Fed aims for a 2% inflation target and recently raised the benchmark interest rate to 3.75%-4%. However, the chances of further hikes have decreased, as Fed officials indicate no urgency for additional measures. Consumer spending rose by 0.9% in August, a significant increase compared to July's 0.1%.