In August, consumer prices in the United States recorded the highest increase since June 2009: +0,6%, in line with analysts' expectations. The rise, linked above all to the rise in petrol prices, raises fears about the trend of inflation in a context of weak economic growth.
As for the "core" figure, i.e. the one purged of the food and energy prices component, it grew by 0,1%, less than the 0,2% expected by analysts.
Energy costs rose 5,6%, again the largest increase since June 2009, on the back of a 9% jump in the cost of petrol. Food prices rose by 0,2%, while car prices rose by 0,2% (used vehicle prices fell by 0,9%).
