New York Post
12 Aug 2026, 12:53 UTC · 1h ago
July inflation eases to 3.4% – likely keeping the Fed split on interest rates for now
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New York Post
12 Aug 2026, 12:53 UTC · 1h ago
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July's Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.4% year-over-year, a slight decrease from 3.5% in June. — Lower-than-expected inflation generally increases the likelihood of the Fed holding or cutting rates, supporting risk assets.
+0.30Core CPI decreased to 2.5% from 2.6%, though it remains above the Federal Reserve's 2% target. — The downward trend in core inflation reduces the immediate pressure for further rate hikes.
+0.20Consumer price growth is currently outpacing wage growth, which rose 3.2% last month. — Real income decline can weaken consumer spending, which is a primary driver of economic growth.
-0.20Tensions with Iran have reheated, posing a risk of higher energy prices that could drive inflation back up. — Energy price shocks act as a tax on consumers and can force the Fed to maintain higher rates to combat inflation.
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