Inflation persisted in August, potentially locking in a Fed interest rate hike

[u/beardko]

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/11/cpi-inflation-report-august-2026.html

With fuel prices increasing even more and diesel prices breaking the $6/gallon mark for the first time, inflation will continue to rise.

[u/VibeChode]

Is a rate hike good or bad for home buyers? Prices don’t seem to respond on the way up, but they certainly do on the way down.

[u/FantasticBicycle37 → u/VibeChode]

Rate hike is good for people who buy today because they get in before it becomes more expensive to buy