U.S. July CPI data suggests moderate inflation, impacting Federal Reserve rate expectations
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U.S. Labor Department
United States
July 2026
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U.S. consumer prices likely increased moderately in July, potentially tempering expectations for further interest rate hikes. Gasoline prices declined, cushioning the economic impact of oil price shocks. Economists remain cautious about inflation risks due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
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