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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 latest internal projections suggest that the disinflationary trend may be stalling. With core CPI projected to rise 0.27% in August, the path to the 2% target appears more volatile than previously estimated. This data release directly challenges the market's previous assumption of a hold or cut in Q3, potentially tightening financial conditions ahead of the September meeting.

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    Market Ontology
    Evidence through
    2026-08-11
    Published
    2026-10-20
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    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-f196d6

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    Fed August Forecast Projects Core CPI Reacceleration; September Hike a Toss-Up
    The Federal Reserve's latest internal projections suggest that the disinflationary trend may be stalling. With core CPI projected to rise 0.27% in August, the path to the 2% target appears more volatile than previously estimated. This data release directly challenges the market's previous assumption of a hold or cut in Q3, potentially tightening financial conditions ahead of the September meeting.
    DXYSPY
    Impact
    91
    AUG 11
    SIG
    90%
    DXYSPY
    Fed August Forecast Projects Core CPI Reacceleration; September Hike a Toss-Up
    The Federal Reserve's latest internal projections suggest that the disinflationary trend may be stalling. With core CPI projected to rise 0.27% in August, the path to the 2% target appears more volatile than previously estimated. This data release directly challenges the market's previous assumption of a hold or cut in Q3, potentially tightening financial conditions ahead of the September meeting.
    → Higher terminal rate expectations via term-premium repricing and USD strength.
    Impact
    The Federal Reserve's latest internal projections suggest that the disinflationary trend may be stalling. With core CPI projected to rise 0.27% in August, the path to the 2% target appears more volatile than previously estimated. This data release directly challenges the market's previous assumption of a hold or cut in Q3, potentially tightening financial conditions ahead of the September meeting.
    Affected
    DXYSPY
    Transmission
    Higher terminal rate expectations via term-premium repricing and USD strength.

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