Core CPI n.s.a. m/m (USD) comes in at 0.1% against no consensus

The Core CPI n.s.a. m/m for the United States was released today, August 12, 2026, showing an actual figure of 0.1%. This represents an increase from the previous month’s reading of 0%. No consensus figure was available for this release.

Following the release, market reactions were observed across several pairs 15 minutes after the print. AUDUSD moved up 13 pips, compared to its median 1-hour move of 15 pips after past releases. EURUSD gained 12 pips, against a median 1-hour move of 21 pips. GBPUSD was up 13 pips, while its median 1-hour move is 22 pips. NZDUSD saw a 10 pip increase, with a median 1-hour move of 15 pips. USDCAD moved down 6.4 pips, compared to its median 1-hour move of 15 pips. USDCHF was down 7.7 pips, against a median 1-hour move of 16 pips. USDJPY moved down 17 pips, with a median 1-hour move of 22 pips. XAUUSD increased by 109 pips, which is above its median 1-hour move of 52 pips and within its top-quarter movement range of 108+ pips after past releases. For most USD pairs, the measured 15-minute moves were relatively small compared to their historical median 1-hour movements.