Annual inflation slows to 6.1% in August

First seen: Sep 4, 2026, 2:16 AM UTCUpdated: Sep 4, 2026, 4:16 AM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

Annual inflation slowed for the fourth consecutive month to 6.1% in August. The report indicates continued elevated inflation but a modest improvement in its trend.

SO WHAT?

Persistently high inflation continues to pressure household purchasing power and economic policy.

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baystreet.caen

Baystreet.ca - Energy Prices Pushed Europe's Inflation Rate To 3.3% In August

Sep 4, 2026, 4:16 AM UTC

bignewsnetwork.comen

Roundup: U.S. services expand in August, but inflation still bedevils Americans

Sep 4, 2026, 4:02 AM UTC

bignewsnetwork.comen

U.S. services expand in August, but inflation still bedevils Americans

Sep 4, 2026, 4:01 AM UTC

bworldonline.comen

Philippine headline inflation eases to five-month low in August

Sep 4, 2026, 4:01 AM UTC

manilatimes.neten

Inflation eases to 6.1% in Aug | The Manila Times

Sep 4, 2026, 2:31 AM UTC

interaksyon.philstar.comen

Annual inflation slows for fourth straight month in August to 6.1%

Sep 4, 2026, 2:16 AM UTC