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<h3 id="key-takeaways">Key Takeaways</h3><ul><li>August U.S. inflation remained at 3.4% annually, in line with July’s figure and analyst projections</li><li>The Dollar Index remained stable around 99.04 following subdued market response to inflation figures</li><li>Traders see a 68% likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate increase at the September 15-16 policy meeting</li><li>The yen strengthened 1.2% over the week, extending its winning streak to two consecutive weeks</li><li>The European Central Bank increased its deposit rate by 25 basis points to 2.50%, responding to oil prices exceeding $100</li></ul><p>The<a href="https://www.investing.com/news/forex-news/asian-currencies-weaken-as-yen-slips-dollar-holds-near-weekly-high-4897219" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> U.S. dollar</a> maintained a relatively stable position on Friday following the release of August inflation figures that aligned closely with market expectations. Annual consumer price growth held at 3.4%, matching the previous month’s rate. Monthly price increases registered a modest 0.1%.</p><figure id="attachment_209838" style="width: 100%" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="size-full wp-image-209838" src="https://blockonomi.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-11-134949.webp" alt="US Dollar Index (DX-Y.NYB)" width="1141" height="527"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-209838" class="wp-caption-text"><a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/DX-Y.NYB/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">US Dollar Index (DX-Y.NYB)</a></figcaption></figure><p>The core CPI metric, excluding volatile food and energy components, posted a 2.5% annual increase and a 0.2% monthly gain. These figures aligned precisely with economist predictions, limiting any significant dollar volatility in immediate trading.</p><div class="embed-x"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>BREAKING: The odds of a September interest rate hike surge to 79% after US CPI inflation hits 3.4% in August.</p><p>It is incredible to think that, at the start of 2026, markets were expecting the Fed’s 3rd interest rate CUT of the year this month.</p><p>Inflation roars on and "higher for… <a href="https://t.co/tpoSKnyRuu" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://t.co/tpoSKnyRuu</a><a href="https://t.co/397cPkrWm2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/397cPkrWm2</a></p><p>— The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) <a href="https://x.com/KobeissiLetter/status/2098390807111700516?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">September 11, 2026</a></p></blockquote></div><p>The Dollar Index hovered around 99.04 during Friday’s session, showing minimal movement following the inflation release. The index had advanced 0.26% in the prior session after producer price data exceeded market estimates.</p><p>Producer price figures released Thursday revealed a 5.4% annual increase in final-demand prices. This development heightened concerns that elevated energy expenses could sustain inflationary pressures as the Federal Reserve approaches its next policy decision.</p><h3 id="federal-reserve-rate-hike-probability-remains-elevated">Federal Reserve Rate Hike Probability Remains Elevated</h3><p>Current market pricing indicates a 68% chance of a 25-basis-point rate increase at the Federal Reserve’s September 15-16 gathering, based on LSEG data. The persistence of elevated inflation at both producer and consumer levels maintains upward pressure on monetary policymakers.</p><p>“Escalating energy expenses driven by continued Middle East tensions perpetuate inflation worries,” commented Paolo Broccardo, CEO of BankPro. Ten-year Treasury yields declined 0.6 basis points to 4.938% while staying close to multi-year peak levels.</p><p>Investment director Russ Mould from AJ Bell observed that the stabilization of oil prices and bond yields contributed to a more settled market atmosphere Friday morning following Thursday’s heightened volatility.</p><p>The euro showed negligible movement, hovering near $1.1609. Market participants continued to digest the European Central Bank’s Thursday decision to elevate its benchmark deposit rate by 25 basis points to 2.50%.</p><h3 id="japanese-yen-continues-rally-amid-bank-of-japan-rate-hike-speculation">Japanese Yen Continues Rally Amid Bank of Japan Rate Hike Speculation</h3><p>The Japanese yen led major currency performance, appreciating 0.14% during the session to settle at 154.18 against the dollar. The currency has climbed 1.2% for the week, representing its second consecutive weekly advance and longest positive streak since May.</p><p>This appreciation reflects increasing market expectations that the Bank of Japan will implement a rate hike during its September 17-18 policy meeting. Japan’s Corporate Goods Price Index surged 7.6% year-over-year in August, surpassing the forecasted 7.4%.</p><p>The data indicates that elevated import expenses are translating into domestic inflationary pressures. Market participants are anticipating a 25-basis-point increase that would bring the BOJ’s policy rate to 1.25%.</p><p>DBS analysts noted that while the rate adjustment is broadly anticipated, market focus will center on any indications regarding the timing of subsequent policy tightening. The BOJ is not expected to signal a commitment to aggressive consecutive rate increases.</p><p>The Australian dollar registered a 0.29% gain versus the greenback. Foreign exchange markets generally maintained a cautious stance ahead of the Federal Reserve’s forthcoming policy announcement.</p><p>The post <a href="https://blockonomi.com/greenback-stabilizes-following-august-inflation-report-while-yen-notches-second-consecutive-weekly-rise/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Greenback Stabilizes Following August Inflation Report While Yen Notches Second Consecutive Weekly Rise</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blockonomi.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Blockonomi</a>.</p>

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