#每周来晒 #8月CPI数据出炉 Tonight’s CPI lands: In line with expectations, but inflation remains sticky; next week’s rate-setting meeting is the real event
At 20:30 Beijing time, the much-anticipated US August CPI data was officially released. This is the most important inflation piece of the puzzle ahead of the Fed’s September rate-setting meeting, with global stocks, bonds, currencies, and gold all watching these figures.
Actual readings: All in line with market expectations
Headline CPI YoY 3.4%, MoM 0.4%
Core CPI (the Fed’s primary focus, excluding food and energy) YoY 2.4%, MoM 0.2%
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