US Inflation Rate Declines to 3.5% in June
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US Federal Reserve, US Economy
USA
June 2026
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US inflation rate fell to 3.5% in June, the largest decline in over six years. The drop was primarily driven by a short-term decrease in energy prices. Current figures do not account for recent escalations in the Iran conflict.
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