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Fed's Inflation Gauge Rises, Markets Brace for Key Data

9/22/2025

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The Federal Reserve's inflation gauge rose 0.2% in August, down from 0.3% in July.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell linked the rate cut to a cooling labor market.
Upcoming data will cover consumer spending, the trade deficit, and unemployment benefits.
Markets will watch Korea's trade figures, China's loan prime rates, ECB inflation expectations, and Mexico/Brazil inflation expectations and GDP data.

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Story summary

The Federal Reserve's inflation gauge rose 0.2% in August, down from 0.3% in July.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell linked the rate cut to a cooling labor market.
Upcoming data will cover consumer spending, the trade deficit, and unemployment benefits.
Markets will watch Korea's trade figures, China's loan prime rates, ECB inflation expectations, and Mexico/Brazil inflation expectations and GDP data.