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August CPI 3.4% YoY keeps Fed hike bets alive, weighing S&P 500

Sep 11, 2026, 8:54 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Inflation hotter than recent trend increases odds of a near-term rate hike, raising discount rates and compressing P/E multiples, particularly in duration-sensitive stocks; history shows CPI surprises often shift Fed expectations and trigger volatility in the S&P 500.

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Inflation in August remained elevated, with CPI rising 3.4% year over year and 0.4% month over month, while core CPI advanced 0.3% and 2.4% YoY. The data bolster expectations for a potential Fed rate hike next month and could stall upside for the S&P 500 in the near term.

August CPI up 3.4% YoY; monthly +0.4%.
Core CPI +0.3% MoM; 2.4% YoY.
Fed may hike next month; market pricing aligns.
Inflation remains elevated; pace influenced by gasoline, rent.

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