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Fed’s preferred gauge showed core inflation at 3.0% in August, much lighter than expected

The personal consumption expenditures price index was projected to show an annual gain of 3.7% on headline and 3.3% for core, according to the Dow Jones consensus.

Fed’s preferred gauge showed core inflation at 3.0% in August, much lighter than expected

Published September 30, 2026 · Category: Finance

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The personal consumption expenditures price index was projected to show an annual gain of 3.7% on headline and 3.3% for core, according to the Dow Jones consensus.

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Originally published at www.cnbc.com.

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