AUGUST CPI PREVIEW Median forecasts from 18 institutions see: 🔸 Headline CPI (Aug): +0.36% m/m, 2.9% y/y (vs. 0.2% m/m, 2.7% y/y in July) 🔸 Core CPI (Aug): +0.32% m/m, 3.1% y/y (steady from July) Estimates range: 🔸 Core m/m: 0.26%–0.36% 🔸 Headline m/m: 0.29%–0.39% Bottom line: Inflation pressures expected to firm slightly, keeping core stuck at 3.1%.(*Walter Bloomberg)