AI Data Insight
The newly released US CPI for 2026-08-01 (Q3 2026) rose to 334.98, an increase from the previous value of 333.918, with the overall annual inflation rate remaining flat at 3.4%, in line with market consensus. Although the annual core inflation rate slowed to 2.4%, surging energy prices and price stickiness in non-shelter services have reawakened market concerns over high interest rates being maintained for longer.