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Lead DevelopmentFACT · 4/5•11 Sept '26•Via CNBC Investing

Fed Rate Hike Seemed Certain After August Inflation Data

The article discusses the market outlook for the week of September 14-18, 2026, following the release of August CPI data showing 3.4% annual inflation, which is well above the Fed's 2% target. Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh is expected to deliver a quarter-point rate hike at the upcoming FOMC meeting to maintain credibility. Oil prices surged above $100 per barrel due to U.S.-Iran hostilities, driving up yields, with the 10-year Treasury yield near 5%. Investor sentiment is mixed, with some seeing potential relief if inflation improves or Middle East tensions resolve, while others fear further hikes. Fed funds futures indicate a nearly 50% chance of rates reaching 4%-4.25% by December, implying two more hikes. The article also includes a calendar of upcoming economic data releases.

•August CPI showed 3.4% annual inflation, above the Fed's 2% target.
•Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh is expected to deliver a quarter-point rate hike at the September FOMC meeting.
•Oil prices surged above $100 per barrel due to U.S.-Iran hostilities.

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FACT · 4/512 Aug '26· Via CNBC Technology

AI Buildout Raises Costs, Complicating Fed Inflation Fight

Heavy corporate spending to build AI data centers and infrastructure is generating near-term price pressures that complicate the Federal Reserve’s effort to manage inflation. Goldman Sachs estimates U.S. AI-related capital expenditure at $581 billion this year and up to $1 trillion globally. AI adoption remains concentrated among large, frontier firms, while broader corporate uptake is slower, delaying productivity gains. The rush to build power- and chip-hungry data centers has put pressure on electricity prices, DRAM and server supply chains, and software costs, prompting some Fed officials to warn that the AI investment cycle is adding an inflationary element even as others emphasize potential future disinflation. The article highlights debates inside the Fed and among economists about timing, magnitude and policy responses to these dynamics.

•Goldman Sachs Research estimated AI-related capital expenditure will reach $581 billion in the U.S. in 2026 and as much as $1 trillion globally.
•A Census Bureau survey published in May found between 17% and 20% of U.S. businesses reported using AI, with higher prevalence at large firms.
•JPMorgan Chase estimates the price of DRAM will have risen 400% by the end of 2026 compared with 2024.

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FACT · 4/515 Jul '26· Via Retail Dive

Inflation Falls to 3.5%; Fed Chair Warsh Commits to 2% Goal

U.S. consumer inflation slowed to an annual 3.5% in June, down from 4.2% in May, driven largely by a 5.7% drop in energy prices and a 9.5% fall in gasoline. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported core inflation (ex-food and energy) was unchanged month-over-month and up 2.6% year-over-year. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, testifying to the House Financial Services Committee, pledged to continue efforts to bring inflation back to the Fed’s 2% target while cautioning that there is still work to do. Market-implied odds of a federal funds rate increase at the Fed’s July meeting fell sharply after the data; meanwhile Brent crude futures have risen roughly 17% since June 30, a development that could push inflation higher going forward.

•U.S. consumer prices rose 3.5% year-over-year in June, down from 4.2% in May (BLS).
•Energy prices declined 5.7% in June, with gasoline down 9.5% month-over-month.
•Core consumer prices (ex-food and energy) were unchanged month-over-month and rose 2.6% year-over-year.

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