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    Fed August Forecast Projects Core CPI Reacceleration; September Hike a Toss-Up

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    Fed August Forecast Projects Core CPI Reacceleration; September Hike a Toss-Up

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    The Federal Reserve's internal forecasting for August indicates that the disinflationary path may be hitting a floor. With core CPI projected to rise to 0.27% in August, the 'last mile' of inflation control appears increasingly difficult. This shift in data puts the FOMC on a collision course with market expectations for a pause or cut, potentially forcing a hawkish surprise in September.

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    Market Ontology
    Evidence through
    2026-08-11
    Published
    2026-10-20
    Revision
    1 · 2026-10-20

    Cite as: Market Ontology, “Fed August Forecast Projects Core CPI Reacceleration; September Hike a Toss-Up”, revision 1, evidence through 2026-08-11. https://marketontology.com/market-events/2026-08-11/fed-august-forecast-projects-core-cpi-reacceleration-september-hike-a-toss-up-be2d24

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    Fed August Forecast Projects Core CPI Reacceleration; September Hike a Toss-Up
    The Federal Reserve's internal forecasting for August indicates that the disinflationary path may be hitting a floor. With core CPI projected to rise to 0.27% in August, the 'last mile' of inflation control appears increasingly difficult. This shift in data puts the FOMC on a collision course with market expectations for a pause or cut, potentially forcing a hawkish surprise in September.
    CMEDXY
    Impact
    91
    AUG 11
    SIG
    90%
    CMEDXY
    Fed August Forecast Projects Core CPI Reacceleration; September Hike a Toss-Up
    The Federal Reserve's internal forecasting for August indicates that the disinflationary path may be hitting a floor. With core CPI projected to rise to 0.27% in August, the 'last mile' of inflation control appears increasingly difficult. This shift in data puts the FOMC on a collision course with market expectations for a pause or cut, potentially forcing a hawkish surprise in September.
    → Higher terminal rate expectations via term-premium repricing in the front end of the curve.
    Impact
    The Federal Reserve's internal forecasting for August indicates that the disinflationary path may be hitting a floor. With core CPI projected to rise to 0.27% in August, the 'last mile' of inflation control appears increasingly difficult. This shift in data puts the FOMC on a collision course with market expectations for a pause or cut, potentially forcing a hawkish surprise in September.
    Affected
    CMEDXY
    Transmission
    Higher terminal rate expectations via term-premium repricing in the front end of the curve.

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