Inflation Came in Faster Than Expected in August Even as Gas Prices Fell

Overall inflation in the United States moderated less than anticipated in August and an index that strips out food and fuel picked back up, bad news for policymakers.

Jeanna Smialek
Author: Jeanna Smialek

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