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Fed Preferred Inflation Gauge Cools Below Expectations in August

Plain-English macro / "Real Money", 0:25, published 2026-10-02

A softer read on inflation just shifted Fed rate expectations. 📊🪙

According to reports from Reuters and other outlets, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge cooled below expectations in August, dampening the likelihood of further rate hikes. While price pressures remain elevated alongside steady consumer spending, the softer PCE data has reduced overall market expectations for additional Federal Reserve interest rate increases.

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