US Core CPI m/m comes in at 0.2% against 0.2% consensus
| Pair | Now | Since publish |
|---|---|---|
| EURUSD | — | — |
| USDJPY | — | — |
US Core CPI month over month data for August was released today, August 12, 2026, at 12:31 UTC. The actual figure came in at 0.2%, matching the consensus expectation of 0.2%. This resulted in a surprise of 0.0% against the consensus. The previous month’s reading was 0%.
Following the release, market reactions were observed. AUDUSD rose by 13 pips 15 minutes after the release, compared to its median 1-hour move of 15 pips after past releases. EURUSD gained 12 pips, while its median 1-hour move is 21 pips. GBPUSD increased by 13 pips, against a median 1-hour move of 22 pips. NZDUSD moved up by 10 pips, with a median 1-hour move of 15 pips. USDCAD fell by 6.4 pips, compared to its median 1-hour move of 15 pips. USDCHF declined by 7.7 pips, with a median 1-hour move of 15 pips. USDJPY dropped by 17 pips, against a median 1-hour move of 21 pips. XAUUSD rose by 109 pips, which is comparable to its top-quarter moves of 108+ pips after past releases. For most pairs, the measured moves so far are relatively small compared to their typical 1-hour moves.