US CPI stagnates at 3.4% and increases pressure on the Fed to raise interest rates
El dato de inflación de EEUU se ha mantenido en el 3,4% en agosto, el mismo nivel que en julio. Este dato supera las expectativas de los analsitas que esperaban que la tasa bajara ligeramente. Leer
The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.4% in August and 3.4% year-on-year, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The energy index increased 16.3% over the past 12 months, driven by a 27.4% rise in gasoline prices. The food price index rose 2.7%, while the core CPI, which excludes energy and food, grew 2.4% year-on-year. The data will be closely watched by the Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) ahead of its meeting next week to decide on interest rates.
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