EconomyUS July Core CPI Rises 0.2%, Easing Pressure on Fed

Name: US July Core CPI Rises 0.2%, Easing Pressure on Fed
Uploaded: 2026-08-12T13:14:12.000Z
Description: US consumer prices increased 0.2% in July, exactly matching forecasts. The annual increase was 2.5%, tying the slowest pace recorded since March 2021. Energy, gasoline and grocery prices all declined during the month. The reading may reduce pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates.

US consumer prices increased 0.2% in July, exactly matching forecasts. The annual increase was 2.5%, tying the slowest pace recorded since March 2021. Energy, gasoline and grocery prices all declined during the month. The reading may reduce pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates.

Bloomberg Television 2026-08-12 13:14