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FOMC sees upside inflation risks alongside August PCE readings

Committee participants flagged tilted risk profiles alongside published August inflation figures on October 7 2026.

Nadia Okonkwo
Fed & Economy Correspondent
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Federal Open Market Committee participants generally viewed inflation risks as skewed to the upside, according to meeting materials released this week. August headline PCE inflation was measured at 3.8%, with core PCE at 3.4% [1].