Recent hotter-than-expected August core CPI at 0.3% MoM has sustained caution around September readings, producing closely matched market-implied odds of 36% for 0.2% and 33% for 0.3%. Persistent shelter costs, firm services prices, and a still-resilient labor market underpin the balanced distribution, while energy volatility and potential moderation in goods prices create scope for downside surprises. Traders weigh these factors against the Federal Reserve’s recent hawkish tilt, which has reinforced focus on whether underlying inflation pressures are reaccelerating or stabilizing near the prior month’s pace.
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