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CNBC

14 Jul 2026, 12:32 UTC · 1h ago

Consumer prices rose 3.5% annually in June, less than expected as energy prices eased

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The consumer price index fell a seasonally adjusted 0.4% in June, bringing the annual inflation rate down to 3.5%, which was lower than the expected 3.8%. — Significantly lower-than-expected headline inflation reduces the immediate pressure for aggressive tightening and generally boosts risk appetite.
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Core inflation remained flat on the month, resulting in a 12-month rate of 2.6%, missing the consensus forecast of 2.9%. — Core inflation is a primary metric for the Fed; a reading below expectations suggests a cooling trend in structural inflation.
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The Federal Reserve is still broadly expected to raise its benchmark rate in September despite the June inflation decline. — The expectation of a future rate hike acts as a ceiling on market gains and maintains a restrictive monetary environment.
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