US consumer prices rose 0.4% in August with annual inflation at 3.4%, increasing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index rose 0.4% in August and 3.4% year-over-year, unchanged from July. Core CPI rose 0.3% monthly, above the 0.2% forecast, with annual core inflation at 2.4%. Markets priced an approximately 85% chance of a Fed rate hike at the September 15-16 meeting.
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Divergence score
This event sits in the top 15% of divergence this week. 15 outlets covered it, splitting into 14 framing camps across 4 bias groups.
14 camps
4 bias groups
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The spectrum · how 15 outlets placed this story
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Breitbart
Washington Times
Politico
Washington Examiner
South China Morning Post
Globe and Mail
Financial Times
The Hill
NY Post
Reuters
Newsmax
Al Jazeera
Bloomberg
PBS NewsHour
CBS News
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International angle
Widest split · the two outlets furthest apart, and who published first
Furthest apart on this story
Washington Times
Prices climbed slightly in August as Fed weighs interest-rate increase
Iran war and tariffs blamed for inflation · negative
CBS News
Inflation stayed hot in August with annual pace of 3.4%, raising the odds of a Fed hike - CBS News
neutral
First to report
- Newsmaxfirst
- Globe and Mail+18 min
- Politico+17.8 h
- Reuters+18.0 h
- Financial Times+23.8 h
- Washington Examiner+23.8 h
- Breitbart+23.8 h
- CBS News+23.9 h
- The Hill+23.9 h
- NY Post+23.9 h
- Washington Times+24.0 h
- South China Morning Post+25.2 h
By each outlet's earliest publish time in this story. Feeds that index slowly can appear later than they printed.
Headlines that changed · the same article, re-listed with a new headline
Newsmax · 2026-09-10 18:44 UTC
Wholesale Inflation Rises to 5.4% in August - Newsmax
Newsmax · 2026-09-10 19:40 UTC
Wholesale Inflation Rises to 5.4% in August - newsmax.com
Newsmax · 2026-09-10 20:26 UTC
Wholesale Inflation Rises to 5.4% in August - Newsmax
Newsmax · 2026-09-10 21:22 UTC
Wholesale Inflation Rises to 5.4% in August - newsmax.com
Newsmax · 2026-09-11 01:19 UTC
Wholesale Inflation Rises to 5.4% in August - Newsmax
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Newsmax · 2026-09-11 02:05 UTC
Wholesale Inflation Rises to 5.4% in August - newsmax.com
Financial Times · 2026-09-11 15:53 UTC
US inflation held steady at 3.4% in August as high fuel prices persist - Financial Times
Financial Times · 2026-09-12 01:56 UTC
Kevin Warsh under mounting pressure to raise rates as US inflation persists - Financial Times
Financial Times · 2026-09-12 04:23 UTC
Kevin Warsh under mounting pressure to raise rates as US inflation persists - ft.com
Financial Times · 2026-09-12 13:28 UTC
Kevin Warsh under mounting pressure to raise rates as US inflation persists - Financial Times
Financial Times · 2026-09-12 14:06 UTC
Kevin Warsh under mounting pressure to raise rates as US inflation persists - ft.com
PBS NewsHour · 2026-09-12 15:51 UTC
News Wrap: August inflation report shows consumer prices up 3.4% - PBS
PBS NewsHour · 2026-09-12 17:09 UTC
News Wrap: August inflation report shows consumer prices up 3.4% - pbs.org
CBS News · 2026-09-13 06:47 UTC
Inflation stayed hot in August with annual pace of 3.4%, raising the odds of a Fed hike - CBS News
CBS News · 2026-09-13 07:18 UTC
Inflation stayed hot in August with annual pace of 3.4%, raising the odds of a Fed hike - cbsnews.com
CBS News · 2026-09-13 07:48 UTC
Inflation stayed hot in August with annual pace of 3.4%, raising the odds of a Fed hike - CBS News
CBS News · 2026-09-13 08:19 UTC
Inflation stayed hot in August with annual pace of 3.4%, raising the odds of a Fed hike - cbsnews.com
The split, in one line
Right-leaning outlets blame Biden-era spending, left-leaning cite Trump's tariffs and Iran conflict, while PBS and financial analysts focus on headline inflation momentum and consumer price trajectory affecting Fed policy.
How each outlet covered it
Only the right is covering this
One side of the spectrum has stayed silent. That absence is itself a signal.
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LEFT OUTLETS
0 of 14 outlets covering this story sit on that side of the spectrum.
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THE RIGHT
“US inflation held steady at 3.4% in August as high fuel prices persist - Financial Times”FT Financial Times RIGHT-CENTER
DOWN THE MIDDLE
“Fed seen likely to raise rates next week after inflation report” · Politico, South China Morning Post, Globe and Mail, The Hill, Reuters, Al Jazeera, Bloomberg, PBS NewsHour
+Hide the full sourcingSee how all 15 outlets put it
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PPolitico Odds of Fed rate hike surge after prices rise faster than expected 46d ago HThe Hill Inflation held steady in August as Iran war surges oil prices 46d ago RReuters Fed seen likely to raise rates next week after inflation report 46d ago BLBloomberg Core CPI Hikes Ahead of FOMC Meeting 46d ago PBSPBS NewsHour News Wrap: August inflation report shows consumer prices up 3.4% - PBS 46d ago RIGHT-CENTER1
FTFinancial Times US inflation held steady at 3.4% in August as high fuel prices persist - Financial Times 46d ago RIGHT5
BBreitbart Core Prices Rise More Than Expected, Raising Odds of Fed Hike 46d ago WTWashington Times Prices climbed slightly in August as Fed weighs interest-rate increase 46d ago WEWashington Examiner Inflation held at 3.4% in August in consumer price index, creating tough choice for Warsh Fed 46d ago NYPNY Post Inflation rises 3.4% in August in last report before Fed's interest-rate decision 46d ago NMNewsmax Wholesale Inflation Rises to 5.4% in August - Newsmax 47d ago INTERNATIONAL3
SCSouth China Morning Post US consumer prices pick up in August, bolstering chances of interest rate increase 46d ago GMGlobe and Mail U.S. wholesale prices climbs to 5.4% in August, pointing to sticky inflation 47d ago AJAl Jazeera Rising petrol costs drive sharp inflation increase in US in August 46d ago 11 tracked claims across 15 outlets
Fact ledger
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Inflation is primarily caused by Biden-era stimulus spending.
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