Key Inflation Reading Comes in Cooler Than Expected, Easing Pressure on Fed and Trump

The government said Wednesday that a key index of what Americans pay for goods and services came in lower than expected for August, easing pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates.

Key Inflation Reading Comes in Cooler Than Expected, Easing Pressure on Fed and Trump

TL;DR

  • Key inflation index for August came in lower than expected.
  • This eases pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates.