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Core PCE eased to 3.0% in August, softening October hike odds as GDP revised up

Core inflation in the Fed’s preferred gauge slowed more than expected in August, while second-quarter growth was marked higher, reshaping rate expectations, according to CNBC.

CNBC Economy·Sep 30, 2026, 3:14 PM·2 min read✓ Verified

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Core PCE eased to 3.0% in August, softening October hike odds as GDP revised up
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