New York, 4 September 2026 – Investors are preparing for a decisive week of United States inflation data that could determine whether the Federal Reserve raises interest rates at its 15–16 September meeting. Futures pricing indicated roughly even odds of a hike after Governor Christopher Waller signalled support for holding rates steady if incoming evidence confirms that price pressures are cooling.
The consumer price index due on 11 September is expected to be the central catalyst. Economists forecast a 0.4% monthly increase in headline inflation and a 0.2% rise in the core measure, which excludes food and energy. Producer-price data one day earlier will provide an initial view of upstream cost pressure and whether businesses face renewed margin strain.
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