Consumer prices rise 2.7% annually in July, less than expected amid tariff worries

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Consumer prices rise 2.7% annually in July, less than expected amid tariff worries


A widely followed measure of inflation accelerated slightly less than expected in July on an annual basis as President Donald Trump’s tariffs showed mostly modest impacts and investors grew more confidence about interest rate cuts ahead.

The consumer price index increased a seasonally adjusted 0.2% for the month and 2.7% on a 12-month basis, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday. That compared with the respective Dow Jones estimates for 0.2% and 2.8%.

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Maybe Tbird can afford coffee now.
 
Economy

Consumer prices rise 2.7% annually in July, less than expected amid tariff worries


A widely followed measure of inflation accelerated slightly less than expected in July on an annual basis as President Donald Trump’s tariffs showed mostly modest impacts and investors grew more confidence about interest rate cuts ahead.

The consumer price index increased a seasonally adjusted 0.2% for the month and 2.7% on a 12-month basis, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday. That compared with the respective Dow Jones estimates for 0.2% and 2.8%.

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Maybe Tbird can afford coffee now.
Trump said he was getting rid of inflation on Day One.
 
Trump said he was getting rid of inflation on Day One.
He got rid of 7.3% of it.

A normal inflation rate is generally considered to be around 2% per year. The US Federal Reserve (the Fed) aims for this level of inflation as it is believed to be most conducive to a healthy economy.
 
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