US inflation eases as food costs cool
Consumer prices in July were up 3.4% from a year ago — a smaller annual increase than in May or June. The news makes it less likely the Fed will feel the need to raise interest rates in September.
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Consumer prices in July were up 3.4% from a year ago — a smaller annual increase than in May or June. The news makes it less likely the Fed will feel the need to raise interest rates in September. (Image credit: Justin Sullivan)
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- What's the story?
- Consumer prices in July were up 3.4% from a year ago — a smaller annual increase than in May or June. The news makes it less likely the Fed will feel the need to raise interest rates in September.
- How widely is it covered?
- 5 outlets, average source rating 8.2/10.
- When was it last updated?
- 4m ago.
How outlets are framing the same story
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Inflation in US cooled slightly to 3.4% in July, according to latest data
Sources4TypeCoverageNPR News
BBC World
The Guardian US
The Hill
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Inflation in focus as wage growth slows for workers
Sources1TypeCoverageNBC News