US inflation refuses to budge as spending accelerates

 Inflation in the United States remained resilient in August 2025, with an annual rate of 2.9%, the highest since January of that year, according to official data. The consumer price index showed increases especially in food, used and new vehicles, and a slight increase in energy, with natural gas prices remaining high. Core inflation, which excludes food and energy, remained stable at around 3.1%. This inflationary scenario, which exceeds the Federal Reserve's 2% target, along with a sustained increase in consumer spending, maintains uncertainty about possible interest rate cuts. The situation also reflects the impact of new tariffs on the economy and the risk that inflation will remain high in the coming months.

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