Core inflation cools in August as S&P 500 dips and Nasdaq rises
publishers 10articles 12first reported 29 Sep, 12:00 UTCdeveloping since 30 Sep · 4 editions
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge showed core prices rising 3.0% in August, a reading CNBC reported was considerably lower than expected. Reuters described the broader inflation increase as moderate.
The cooler reading reduced the immediate urgency for another interest-rate increase, according to Yahoo Finance, while Politico reported it could give the Fed and President Donald Trump more time before another hike. In markets, the S&P 500 edged lower while the Nasdaq rose as investors assessed the inflation data and entered the fourth quarter after a volatile September.
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