SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026|No. 18216

Economy · Inflation

US Inflation Shows Slight Easing in July, Driven by Cooling Food and Energy Costs

US inflation decreased slightly in the year to July, with a notable cooling in food and energy prices providing some relief to consumers.

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US prices rose 3.4% in the year to July, slightly lower than the 3.5% in the year to June, new figures show.

Month to month, inflation rose 0.1%, mainly due to an increase in housing costs, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said. Even small moves in rent can lift the overall headline figure as it makes up a large share of household spending.

Food prices rose only slightly in July and at a slower rate than in June, while energy prices fell, offering some relief for consumers.

Prices excluding food and energy rose 0.2% after staying flat in June, with medical care and airline tickets becoming a bit more expensive and car insurance falling.

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Consumers can breathe a sigh of relief as the latest figures indicate a positive trend in US inflation. The annual inflation rate has dipped to 3.4% in the year to July, a welcome decrease from the 3.5% recorded in June. This easing is largely attributed to moderating food prices and a decline in energy costs, which directly impact household budgets. While housing costs continue to exert some upward pressure, the overall slowdown suggests that efforts to stabilize prices are beginning to yield results, offering a more optimistic outlook for the economy.

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New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals that US inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index, rose 3.4% in the year to July, a marginal decrease from 3.5% in the prior year. On a monthly basis, inflation increased by 0.1%. Food prices experienced a slower rate of increase compared to June, and energy prices saw a decline. Core inflation, which excludes food and energy, rose by 0.2% after remaining flat in June, with increases in categories like medical care and airline tickets offset by a decrease in car insurance.

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Despite a slight dip in the headline inflation rate to 3.4% for the year ending July, underlying price pressures remain a concern. The monthly inflation figure still registered a 0.1% increase, primarily fueled by rising housing costs, which constitute a significant portion of consumer spending. Furthermore, core inflation, excluding volatile food and energy prices, accelerated to 0.2% after a period of stagnation, indicating persistent inflationary pressures in other sectors. This suggests that consumers may not yet see substantial relief from the rising cost of living.

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New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals that US inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index, rose 3.4% in the year to July, a marginal decrease from 3.5% in the prior year. On a monthly basis, inflation increased by 0.1%. Food prices experienced a slower rate of increase compared to June, and energy prices saw a decline. Core inflation, which excludes food and energy, rose by 0.2% after remaining flat in June, with increases in categories like medical care and airline tickets offset by a decrease in car insurance.

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