Prețurile de consum din SUA au crescut în luna iulie, în concordanță cu previziunile - Economica.net

In July, the U.S. consumer price index saw a slight increase, which may weaken the argument for a Federal Reserve interest rate hike next month. The Commerce Department reported a 0.1% rise in the index compared to June, aligning with analysts' expectations. Core inflation, excluding volatile food and energy prices, rose by 0.2%. Annual inflation was at 3.4%, down from 3.5% the previous month. Despite rising prices, they still outpace average wages, creating challenges for Americans. The Federal Reserve is monitoring inflation data, aiming for a 2% target, and markets anticipate a potential rate increase in September.