https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-producer-prices-increase-as-expected-in-augustContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-producer-prices-increase-as-expected-in-augusthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-producer-prices-increase-as-expected-in-august#u66695Sun, 13 Sep 2026 04:05:30 +0000Market volatility is increasing as investors anticipate a Federal Reserve interest rate hike during the September 15-16 meeting. The 10-year Treasury yield reached 4.97%, while gold prices dropped nearly 2% this week. These shifts follow stubborn US inflation and rising crude oil costs. Despite President Trump's stated goals to use natural resources to lower household energy bills, lower prices have not materialized. Meanwhile, Azeri Light crude oil rose to $120.02 per barrel at Italy's Augusta port as of September 12.Why it mattersPersistent inflation and rising energy costs are dri https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-producer-prices-increase-as-expected-in-augusthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-producer-prices-increase-as-expected-in-august#u66023Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:30:18 +0000United States consumer prices accelerated in August, driven by a 3.9 percent jump in gasoline prices that pushed annual consumer price index inflation to 3.4 percent and created a three-month high. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the consumer price index rose 0.4 percent during the month, matching earlier wholesale price trends. A key measure of underlying inflation posted its largest increase in four months, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates during its upcoming September 15-16 meeting.Why it mattersThis inflation acceleration complicates monet https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-producer-prices-increase-as-expected-in-augusthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-producer-prices-increase-as-expected-in-august#u65076Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:25:14 +0000United States wholesale prices increased by 0.4 percent in August, matching economist expectations and following a 0.1 percent rise in July. The Labor Department released the producer price index report on Thursday, signaling persistent inflation as oil prices stay above $100 and gas costs remain elevated. While general producer prices matched projections, specific core measures rose less than forecast according to some reports, complicating the upcoming Federal Reserve rate decision ahead of the September 15-16 FOMC meeting.Why it mattersThe Producer Price Index tracks inflation pressures bef