# Fed’s preferred gauge showed core inflation at 3.0% in August, much lighter than expected

https://mins.news/en/item/80281

- CNBC, 2026-09-30 12:38 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/30/feds-preferred-gauge-showed-core-inflation-at-3point0percent-in-august-much-lighter-than-expected.html

> The personal consumption expenditures price index showed annual core inflation of 3.0% in August, below the Dow Jones consensus forecasts of 3.3% for core inflation and 3.7% for the headline measure.

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