Fox Business
12 Aug 2026, 12:46 UTC · 1h ago
Inflation cooled in July but remained elevated as Fed weighs rate hikes
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Fox Business
12 Aug 2026, 12:46 UTC · 1h ago
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Federal Reserve official Hammack indicated that multiple interest rate hikes may be necessary to tame inflation. — Explicit warnings of multiple rate hikes are strongly bearish for equities and risk assets as they increase borrowing costs.
-0.80Core CPI rose 0.2% monthly—a slight uptick from June's flat reading—and 2.5% year-over-year. — An uptick in monthly core inflation suggests persistent price pressures, reducing the likelihood of imminent rate cuts.
-0.30The July CPI report showed a 0.1% monthly increase and a 3.4% year-over-year increase, aligning with economist estimates. — While the data met expectations (neutral), the fact that inflation remains 'elevated' supports the case for restrictive monetary policy.
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