Inflation Was Moderate in July, but Energy Prices Remain Elevated

The Consumer Price Index for July showed prices rose 3.4 percent from a year ago as the war in Iran dragged on.
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Wholesale prices rose 1.1% in May, more than expected, on surge in energy

The producer price index increased a seasonally adjusted 1.1% in May, putting the 12-month wholesale inflation rate at 6.5%, the highest since November 2022. Excluding food and energy, the so-called ...
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Producer Price Inflation Hits 6.5%, But the Fed May Still Pause Rate Hikes — Here’s Why

May PPI surged to 6.5%, but core PPI missed expectations at 4.9%, suggesting energy drove the spike rather than broad-based inflation. The Fed faces a tough choice: hike rates and risk slower growth ...
Forbes

Inflation Rate Rises Above 4% As Fed Faces Pressure To Act

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Is Inflation Hitting Your Budget Harder Than Official Figures Show? Blame 'Cheapflation'

Diccon Hyatt is an experienced financial and economics reporter. He's written hundreds of articles breaking down complex financial topics in plain language, emphasizing the impact that economic ...

Inflation pulls back slightly, buying the Fed more time

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How To Invest During Inflation And Economic Uncertainty

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US consumer inflation mild in July, but economy not out of the woods yet

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - U.S. consumer prices barely increased in July as the cost of gasoline ...