Stubborn inflation raises prospect of Fed rate hike
The Federal Reserve appears increasingly likely to hike interest rates next week, as inflation remains stubbornly elevated amid the war with Iran. New data out Friday showed annual inflation remained unchanged in August, still well above the central bank’s target 2 percent rate.
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated economy & markets brief. The source report from The Hill says: The Federal Reserve appears increasingly likely to hike interest rates next week, as inflation remains stubbornly elevated amid the war with Iran. New data out Friday showed annual inflation remained unchanged in August, still well above the central bank’s target 2 percent rate.
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- Primary source: The Hill
- Published: Sep 11, 2026, 8:49 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Economy & Markets
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