The Federal Reserve's next focal point is the U.S. consumer price index due Aug. 12. An unexpectedly hot print would intensify debate over a rate hike at the Fed's mid-September meeting.

2026-08-07

The Federal Reserve's next focal point is the U.S. consumer price index due Aug. 12. An unexpectedly hot print would intensify debate over a rate hike at the Fed's mid-September meeting.