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Friday, September 11, 2026
Core consumer prices rose faster than expected in August, signaling persistent inflationary pressure and increasing the likelihood of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike at the next policy meeting.
The stronger-than-expected reading strengthens the case for monetary tightening as officials work to control price growth across the economy.
In shipping news, container spot freight rates on major trade lanes remained relatively stable through early August. Carriers blanked voyages to manage softer demand, with modest declines on Asia-Europe routes offset by minor increases on transpacific services.
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