AI Data Insight
The latest US Consumer Price Index (CPI) annual growth rate for Q3 2026 edged up to 3.353% from the previous 3.3039%, halting the cooling trend of the previous month. Although shelter costs and core inflation continue to show signs of slowing, a strong rebound in energy prices, such as gasoline, provided support for prices. Under the divergent pattern of "hot energy, cold core," the market expects the Federal Reserve to stand pat in the short term, waiting for the labor market and inflation trends to become clearer.