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US CPI Review: August 2023

A divergence in car prices, falling airfares, broad disinflation & more - my August US CPI Review in 12 key points.

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Steven Anastasiou
Sep 20, 2023
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Key points

In reviewing the latest US CPI data, I have formed 12 key points, which are as follows:

  1. August’s aggregate CPI indices were in-line with my forecasts.

  2. A big gap has opened up between wholesale and retail used car prices.

  3. Food price growth sees a further deceleration.

  4. Energy commodities jump, but a much more modest MoM move appears likely for Septe…

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