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USA Import Price Index (YoY) For July 5.9% Vs 7.1% prior

Aug 18, 2026 · 08:31 AM ET· updated 56m ago

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Why It Matters

The price of things America buys from other countries is going up slower than it was before—5.9% instead of 7.1%. When import prices rise slower, it can mean less pressure on regular prices at stores, which is something to watch as a sign that inflation (the cost of living) might be cooling down.

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