U.S. Consumer Prices Rise as Expected in July, Inflation Trend Continues to Moderate

U.S. consumer prices increased as anticipated in July, maintaining a trend of moderating inflation that aligns with expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September. The Consumer Price Index rose 0.2% last month, rebounding from a 0.1% decline in June, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

On an annual basis, the CPI increased 2.9% through July, slightly lower than the 3.0% advance recorded in June. This continued moderation in inflation from its peak of 9.1% in June 2022 suggests that higher borrowing costs are effectively cooling demand.

The core CPI, which excludes volatile food and energy components, also rose 0.2% in July, following a 0.1% increase in June. The year-over-year core CPI advanced 3.2%, marking the smallest annual increase since April 2021.

While inflation remains above the Fed’s 2% target, the consistent downward trend is fueling expectations of a rate cut at the central bank’s September meeting. Market sentiment is divided between a 25 and 50 basis point reduction.

The Fed has maintained its benchmark overnight interest rate at 5.25%-5.50% for a year, following 525 basis points of increases in 2022 and 2023. As the labor market shows signs of softening, with unemployment rising to 4.3% in July, pressure is mounting for the Fed to ease its monetary policy stance.


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