Inflation Ticks Up; Fed Signals Possible Rate Hike as Prices Remain Elevated
The Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh warned that inflation remains too high and the central bank may need to raise interest rates in coming months. A closely watched inflation measure stayed elevated in August, signaling Americans continue struggling with higher costs for groceries, gas, and housing.
What's Happening
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Friday that inflation is still too high and suggested the central bank may have to raise interest rates in the coming months to bring it down. An inflation measure closely watched by the Federal Reserve stayed elevated last month in the latest sign that many Americans are still struggling with higher costs.
The consumer price index showed a seasonally adjusted increase of 0.1% during July, with core CPI rising 0.2%. On an annual basis, the inflation rates were 3.4% and 2.5%, both down 0.1 percentage point from June.
What This Means for You
Shelter costs have been stubborn and a key contributor toward keeping the inflation rate above 2%. Even with the modest gain, shelter accounted for about two-thirds of the headline increase. If a rate hike comes in September, expect higher borrowing costs for mortgages, car loans, and credit card debt. For expats sending money home or holding US dollars, higher rates could strengthen the dollar in foreign exchange markets.
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