Current Inflation Rate

Fed, inflation and rate hike

Fed officials warn rate hikes possible if inflation remains high

Fed officials warn of possible rate hikes if inflation stays high. Rate hike by September 2026 at 28.5% YES, by October 2026 at 40.5% YES.

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Many Fed officials flagged inflation threat, possible need to hike rates

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July Inflation Was In Line With Expectations. Expectations For a Fed Rate Hike Decreased.

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US dollar falls to lowest level since late May after Treasury doubles bond buybacks

The US dollar continued to remain under pressure in trade, falling to multi-week lows after the US Treasury doubled its debt buyback programme to help calm the bond market, sending yields sharply lowe...

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Dollar softens as bond market steadies ahead of Fed minutes

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Gold surges as U.S. Treasury announcement hurts yields, dollar

Current Inflation Rate: 3.4% in July 2026, by Category and Region

The 12-month rate of inflation as of July 2026 is 3.4%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Energy inflation spiked to 14.7% as the status of the Strait of Hormuz remains uncertain. Core inflation, which excludes energy and food, was 2.5%.

Fed Rate Hike Bets Are Fading Fast. Cooler Inflation Could Leave Warsh An Easier Choice.

AFP Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh may be finding something increasingly rare inside the divided U.S. central bank: a reason for almost everyone to keep rates unchanged. A run of softer inflation data combined with signs of a cooling labor market has weakened the case for raising interest rates at the Fed's September meeting.

Forbes

Inflation Rate Rises Above 4% As Fed Faces Pressure To Act

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I show you how to save and invest. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Inflation jumped to 4.2% in May, the ...

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Inflation is at 3.90%: These savings accounts are outpacing it

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its June CPI report, showing inflation dropped 0.4% for the month, bringing the annual inflation rate to 3.90%. Temporary lower fuel costs remain the primary catalyst for these trends. Core CPI remained unchanged ...

Crypto Briefing

Fed rate hikes seen as preventive measure against aggressive future actions

Federal Reserve policy rates are perceived as a barrier to achieving the 2% inflation target, according to a statement from Musalem, which suggests that raising rates now might prevent the need for more aggressive future actions.

Seeking Alpha

Current inflation is ‘much more likely to be transitory’ – Stephen Miran

Recent elevated inflation readings are "much more likely to be transitory this time" compared to the post-pandemic surge, according to Stephen Miran, Hudson Bay Capital senior strategist. The former Fed governor said he expects the Federal Reserve to hold ...