Inflation Cools to 3.4% as Expected in July: Is This Enough for the Fed? (UPDATED)
July CPI inflation eased to 3.4% as expected, while core inflation fell to 2.5%. What does the data mean for the Fed’s September rate decision?
Inflation slowed down a bit in July, which is good news—it means prices aren't rising as fast. When inflation cools, people watch carefully to see if the Federal Reserve (the group that controls interest rates) might decide to change its strategy soon.
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