US inflation holds at 3.4% in August, matching market expectations

US inflation remained at 3.4% year-on-year in August, in line with market expectations and July’s figures.

Consumer price trends

Consumer prices rose by 0.4% month-on-month, also meeting market forecasts. The core consumer price index, which excludes energy and food, stood at 2.4% in August.

Source: ANSA

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