US Inflation Accelerates to 2.9% in August, Prompting Fed Caution
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The US Consumer Price Index rose by 2.9% in August, driven by tariffs and higher import costs, with inflation outpacing wage growth, prompting considerations of a potential Federal Reserve rate cut despite rising prices.
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