The cost of living rose again in August at an accelerated pace, but probably not enough to discourage the Federal Reserve from reducing interest rates next week. The latest consumer price index could raise questions about how aggressively the Fed cuts rates,

Inflation ticked up for the fourth month in a row, rising in line with forecasts, as higher tariff rates trickle into prices for consumer goods. The consumer price index climbed 2.9% year over year in August,

Consumer prices were up 2.9% in August from a year earlier, hotter than July’s gain of 2.7%. The year-over-year reading was the highest since the start of 2025.

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The consumer price index for August 2025 rose 2.9% on an annual basis. Tariffs seem to be pushing prices for goods like clothing higher, economists said.

US inflation cooled off at the wholesale level in August, bolstering hopes that high tariffs aren’t yet causing prices to spiral out of control, fresh data showed Wednesday.

The Consumer Price Index likely inched higher in August, reflecting higher costs for food and other items, economists say.

Consumer price growth is expected to have accelerated last month, with Thursday's report set to keep the spotlight on tariff pass-through effects and potentially add pressure to import-heavy categories.