The Guardian
12 Aug 2026, 12:39 UTC · 2h ago
US inflation cooled slightly to 3.4% in July, according to latest data
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The Guardian
12 Aug 2026, 12:39 UTC · 2h ago
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US employers unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July, with significant downward revisions to May and June employment gains. — Unexpected job losses and negative revisions signal a weakening labor market, increasing recession fears and potential for growth slowdown.
-0.80Negotiations to end the war in the Middle East and reopen the Strait of Hormuz have reached an impasse due to conflicting demands between the US and Iran. — Failure to resolve conflict in a region controlling 20% of global oil flow creates significant geopolitical risk and upward pressure on energy prices.
-0.60Real wage gains for hourly employees decreased by 0.2% after adjusting for inflation. — Declining real wages erode consumer purchasing power, which can lead to lower retail spending and slower economic activity.
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US annualized inflation cooled slightly to 3.4% in July, though core inflation increased slightly to 2.5% year-over-year. — A slight dip in headline inflation may reduce immediate pressure on the Fed to aggressively hike rates, though core persistence remains a concern.
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