Analyst Colby Smith said the Fed's decision on a September rate hike will hinge on August inflation rather than the jobs report, a point echoed by Fed governor Waller on Thursday. The upcoming PPI and the subsequent CPI will help officials assess whe

2026-09-04

Analyst Colby Smith said the Fed's decision on a September rate hike will hinge on August inflation rather than the jobs report, a point echoed by Fed governor Waller on Thursday. The upcoming PPI and the subsequent CPI will help officials assess whether the recent two-month easing in inflationary pressure is persisting.