Here’s the inflation breakdown for August 2026 — in one chart
Inflation remained stubbornly high in August, largely on the back of higher energy prices amid the Iran war, economists said.

Inflation remained stubbornly high in August, largely on the back of higher energy prices amid the Iran war, economists said.
On his first visit to India, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said he will not surrender to the U.S. and Israel, as New Delhi renewed its appeal for peace.
Iran-allied Houthi militants in Yemen have escalated strikes on Saudi Arabia this week.
The U.S. crude oil price on Thursday topped $102 per barrel for its highest close since May.
Oil prices retreated on Friday on hopes of a resumptions in negotiations, but notched sharp weekly gains after soaring above $100 a barrel.
Warren Buffett has said he paid too much for Precision Castparts in 2016. Now its complex metal castings are in high demand.
Xi, Putin and Modi meet in New Delhi as U.S. tariffs, sanctions and the Iran war test whether BRICS members can find more common ground.
Most battery cells currently rely on raw materials from China. GM is seeking to establish domestic supply chains both for EVs and energy storage.
The CEO and chief investment officer at Fred Alger Management survived the attack by chance. He was tasked with reconstruction after 35 staffers died.
On Sept. 11, 2001, hijackers flew planes into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, killing thousands. Photos capture those marking the 25th anniversary.
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said falling oil prices helped fuel Friday’s rebound, but warned next week’s Federal Reserve meeting will be the next test for stocks.
Years after 9/11, the U.S. government is walking back some security screenings as threats and technology evolve.
AI tools let managers rehearse difficult conversations about performance, pay and layoffs, but experts say privacy safeguards and human judgment are essential.
Even with soaring price tags, a growing number of private colleges are in financial distress.
CNBC was one of just a handful of news organizations allowed to travel to Caracas with the U.S. secretary of energy.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized Western sanctions and asked the BRICS bloc to deepen trade ties.
Stocks came under pressure last week as surging oil prices and bond yields stoked renewed concerns about inflation and the Fed's next move.
Oracle founder Larry Ellison, the world's seventh-richest person, can sell up to 50 million of his shares in the software company under a new trading plan.
America's housing market is short inventory and workers, pressuring home affordability. Constructions robots are reality, but to date not humanoid homebuilders.
Take The Lead founder Gloria Feldt recalls working with Gloria Steinem and the part of her legacy she will carry with her.
Dell sold about $16.4 billion of AI servers in its second quarter, RBC said.
Ahead of the midterms, election officials ban certain workers from using prediction markets to reassure the public they are committed to election integrity.
Warren Buffett once said interest rates are to asset prices what gravity is to matter. If the options market is correct, things could get heavy, says Mike Khouw.
New government inflation data points to a higher Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2027. Here's what experts estimate the change may be.