https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/inflation-comes-in-hotContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/inflation-comes-in-hothttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/inflation-comes-in-hot#u70409Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:40:30 +0000Precious metals prices fell as the probability of a Federal Reserve rate hike reached 89.8%. This selloff affected gold, silver, and platinum. The market reaction follows a Core CPI report that exceeded expectations, fueled by rising oil costs and wholesale prices. Geopolitical conflict involving Iran continues to exert upward pressure on gasoline prices, complicating the Federal Reserve's efforts to stabilize inflation. Investors are now pricing in a high likelihood of tighter monetary policy to combat these stubborn price increases.Why it mattersHigher interest rates typically reduce th https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/inflation-comes-in-hothttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/inflation-comes-in-hot#u67984Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:13:19 +0000US inflation remains stubborn as the latest Core CPI report topped forecasts. Rising wholesale prices and climbing oil costs are driving this trend. The firm inflation reading increases the likelihood that the Federal Reserve will implement a rate hike to stabilize prices. This upward pressure on costs coincides with geopolitical instability, specifically a war involving Iran that is pushing gas prices higher.Why it mattersThe Federal Reserve uses CPI and wholesale price data to determine interest rate policy. High inflation typically prompts rate increases to cool the economy. Current energy