US Consumer Price Index August 2026 (release September 11, 2026): Core CPI (ex food & energy) exceeds 3.0% year-over-year (confirmed by BLS press release by September 11, 2026)
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Published on 10. September 2026
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Predicted for 11. September 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
The headline CPI rate for August 2026 is expected above 3.2% YoY per an existing open prediction. Core CPI is the Fed's preferred inflation metric and tends to run slightly below headline when energy prices are high (Brent currently ~$101/barrel), but is more persistent. Polymarket/Kalshi price a 53โ58% probability of a Fed rate hike on September 16; a core CPI above 3% would reinforce those expectations and is the more decisive figure for the FOMC. Fed Chair Warsh has sent hawkish signals; the strong August labour market (+162,000 jobs) supports rate-hike expectations. Own estimate: ~68%.
Data basis for this prediction
- Brent crude oil Sep 10, 2026: ~$101.14/barrel (Fortune.com Sep 8, 2026 / Investing.com)
- Kalshi/Polymarket Fed rate hike probability Sep 16, 2026: ~53โ58% (PredictionMarketsPicks.com / OddsShopper.com, Sep 2026)
- August jobs report: +162,000 non-farm payrolls, hawkish signals from Fed Chair Warsh (DeFiRate.com / CoinGabbar, Sep 2026)
- BLS CPI release schedule: August 2026 CPI due September 11, 2026 (bls.gov)
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
๐ Economy
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The DAX closed at 25,562 points on September 9, 2026. A gain of +1.7% is required by month-end. Headwinds: ECB rate hike to 2.50% (September 10), 53% FOMC hike probability (September 16), persistently high oil prices (~$101/barrel Brent) weigh on energy-intensive DAX heavyweights. Tailwinds: strong SAP cloud growth expected, robust US demand, EUR/USD at 1.1644 benefits exporters. Implied 30-day volatility (VDAX): ~16%, corresponding to a ฯ range of roughly ยฑ5.5% by month-end โ the 26,000 level falls within the central distribution.
๐ Economy
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Polymarket shows a 53% probability for a 25 basis point hike as of September 10, 2026. US Core CPI August 2026 (release September 11) is expected by market consensus to be above 3.0% YoY. The ECB raised its deposit rate by 25 bps to 2.50% on September 10, 2026 โ an inflation-fighting signal that provides cover for the Fed. Against a hike: a mild slowdown in US industrial output. CME FedWatch also shows ~53% probability for a hike.
๐ Economy
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Bitcoin at $78,136 (September 9, 2026). Kalshi markets assign ~83% probability of BTC touching $100,000 at any point in 2026. Polymarket gives BTC 68% odds to close above $90,000 by year-end. A year-end close above $100,000 (not just a touch) is more demanding: median year-end contract estimates imply ~$81,000. Arguments for >$100k close: historical Q4 seasonality (+49% in Q4 2024, +56% in Q4 2023), ETF inflows, institutional demand. Headwinds: active Fed hiking cycle (~3.75% current funds rate), 10yr yield at 4.86%.