Inflația în SUA a scăzut ușor în luna iunie - Economica.net

The U.S. inflation indicator closely monitored by the Federal Reserve showed a slight slowdown in June, aligning with analysts' forecasts. The PCE index rose by 3.7% year-on-year, down from 4.1% in May. Core inflation, excluding volatile items, increased by 3.3%. Month-on-month, prices fell by 0.1%, while core inflation rose by 0.1%. Personal income grew by 0.2%, and personal spending increased by 0.3%. The Fed aims for a 2% inflation target and maintained interest rates at 3.50%-3.75%. Economists anticipate a rate hike in September to manage inflation.