on September 11, 2026 at 2:52 pm The annual inflation rate stalled out last month, with Americans still paying high prices for gasoline. This could put more pressure on a Fed that has been divided over whether it should raise rates.​Justin Lahart

The annual U.S. inflation rate held steady at 3.4% in August, matching analyst expectations.

The annual U.S. inflation rate held steady at 3.4% in August, matching analyst expectations.

on September 11, 2026 at 2:33 pm U.S. Stocks Rise, Treasury Yields Slip Despite Stubborn Inflation​Joe Stonor

U.S. stocks rose even as August inflation held well above the Federal Reserve’s target, putting major indexes on track to break a four-day losing streak.

U.S. stocks rose even as August inflation held well above the Federal Reserve’s target, putting major indexes on track to break a four-day losing streak.

on September 11, 2026 at 2:23 pm Consumer Sentiment Is Lower in September, per Michigan Survey​Matt Grossman

The survey’s index stands at 47.8, versus the 51.7 recorded at the end of August, bringing sentiment back down toward historical lows reached earlier this year.

The survey’s index stands at 47.8, versus the 51.7 recorded at the end of August, bringing sentiment back down toward historical lows reached earlier this year.