CPI shelter costs rose in August. What that means for renters and homeowners
The CPI shelter index rose 0.3% in August and 3.0% over the year. Here is why the measure may not match your rent, mortgage or home costs.
Inflation
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Waller leaves Fed’s September rate decision unusually open
Mixed August inflation data, Waller’s conditional stance and a prior Fed split leave the September 15-16 decision open, with borrowing costs in focus.
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Grocery prices stayed flat in August but remain above last year
Grocery prices were unchanged in August but remained 2.2% above a year earlier, while restaurants rose faster and USDA sees uneven food costs ahead.
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Fed faces inflation, fuel and jobs crosscurrents before September meeting
The Fed meets Sept. 15-16 with inflation above target, gasoline prices rising and payrolls still growing, leaving the rate decision uncertain.
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Russia’s Central Bank Pauses Rate Cuts at 14% as Inflation Persists
Russia’s central bank held its key rate at 14% on Sept. 11 after 10 cuts, citing fuel-related costs, elevated expectations and tight labor conditions.
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ECB raises euro-area rates as energy shock lifts inflation
The ECB raised all three key rates on September 10, taking effect September 16, as energy costs lift inflation and pressure mortgages, credit and savings.
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U.S. Wholesale Inflation Accelerated in August as Energy Costs Rose
U.S. producer prices rose 5.4% over the year to August as energy and diesel costs climbed, pressuring freight and business costs ahead of the Fed meeting.
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Brazil cuts fuel taxes and adds temporary diesel subsidy
Brazil cut federal gasoline and ethanol taxes and authorized a temporary diesel subsidy, seeking to ease pressure on drivers, freight costs and food prices.
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Bank lending data give the Fed another signal as it weighs inflation against growth
Fresh Fed data show credit still expanding unevenly, adding to the debate over inflation, growth and a possible September rate decision.
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Why Household Bills Still Feel High as U.S. Inflation Cools
U.S. inflation rose more slowly in July, but rent, shelter and utility costs kept climbing. Here is why household budgets remain strained.
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U.S. wage growth is slowing after inflation-adjusted pay fell in July
Average hourly pay rose 3.2% over the year, but prices rose 3.4%, leaving workers with slightly less inflation-adjusted purchasing power.
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Fed Minutes Show Why the Discount Rate Stayed at 3.75%
New Fed minutes show some regional directors sought a 4% discount rate, but the Board kept it at 3.75% as the main policy range also stayed unchanged.
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Australia’s July Inflation Keeps Pressure on Budgets and Rates
Australia’s headline inflation eased in July, but sticky underlying prices, housing costs and higher fuel prices are keeping household budgets and rate risks under pressure.
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Conflict derails Lebanon’s recovery as inflation forecast rises
The World Bank forecasts Lebanon’s economy will shrink 6.4% in 2026 and inflation will reach 17.5% as conflict strains trade, tourism and finances.
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Why inflation can feel worse than the U.S. headline rate
July CPI and PCE data differ because they measure different spending baskets. Here is why rent, utilities, food and gas can shape household inflation differently.
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ECB Sees Another Rate Hike as Energy and AI Risks Persist
The ECB held rates in July but said another hike may be needed as energy costs, tighter liquidity and AI-related borrowing keep financial risks elevated.
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U.S. Import Prices Rose 5.9% Over the Year as Fuel Costs Drove the Increase
U.S. import prices rose 5.9% from July 2025 to July 2026, led by fuel, even as prices fell 0.4% in July. The data are not retail inflation.
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Fed Chair Warsh keeps September rate hike in play as inflation stays high
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said inflation remains well above the Fed’s 2% target, keeping a September rate hike possible but far from decided.
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Russia’s Fuel Shock Complicates the Bank of Russia’s Rate Path
A reported gasoline shortfall is testing Russia’s cautious rate policy as fuel costs threaten inflation, logistics, business financing and growth.
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Global markets face a three-way test as September begins
Debt, energy-driven inflation and central-bank decisions are converging in September, creating a high-information test for borrowing costs, currencies and prices.
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Euro-Area Inflation Rose to 2.9% in July as Energy Costs Stayed High
Euro-area inflation edged higher in July as energy prices jumped 10.3% from a year earlier. The ECB says more effects could appear in August.
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Wholesale Prices Flat in July as Annual Cost Pressures Persist
U.S. wholesale prices were flat in July, but annual increases in energy, transportation, construction and imports point to continuing cost pressure.