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Cost of living has gone up 3.4% in the last year

NPR | By Scott Horsley

Published September 11, 2026 at 6:45 PM MDT

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A new report shows the cost of living in August was up 3.4% from a year ago. Investors think stubborn inflation makes it more likely that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates next week.