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flag U.S. inflation rose to 2.9% in August 2025, driven by higher housing, food, and energy costs, complicating Fed rate cut hopes.

flag U.S. inflation rose to 2.9% in August 2025, up from 2.7% in July, the largest monthly increase since December, driven by higher housing, food, and energy costs. flag Housing prices jumped 0.4%, food rose 0.5%, and energy climbed 0.7%, with coffee prices surging 20% over the year. flag Egg prices were flat for the month but remain nearly 11% higher than a year ago. flag The data, released ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting, complicates expectations for a quarter-point rate cut, as slowing hiring and revised downward job estimates raise concerns about stagflation. flag President Trump dismissed BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer without evidence, drawing criticism over the move’s impact on statistical credibility. flag Analysts say tariffs played only a minor role, with housing and food costs being the main inflation drivers.

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