The consumer price index, an inflation barometer, rose 3.4% on an annual basis in August 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That's well above the Federal Reserve's inflation target.

Data: Federal Reserve Bank of New York; Chart: Axios Visuals Americans believe inflation will surge in the months ahead as tariffs take effect. The good news: Consumers see those rapid price increases ...

The 12-month rate of inflation as of August 2026 is 3.4%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Energy inflation spiked to 16.9% as the status of the Strait of Hormuz remains uncertain.

Fed appears poised to raise interest rates again to keep inflation in check, but exactly when remains uncertain, according to ...

NEW YORK, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Investors will zero in on inflation data next week that they say could determine whether the U.S. Federal Reserve hikes interest rates later in the month. After dropping ...

The Bank of England left its 3.75% Bank Rate unchanged on Thursday, despite rising inflation. UK CPI inflation rose to 3.1% in August, with motor fuel costs a major contributor. "The longer this ...