U.S. inflation fell to 2.9% in July, supporting a potential Fed decision to lower the federal funds rate in September from the current 5.25-5.5% level. This marks the first time since March 2021 that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) has fallen below 3%.
CPI Falls Below 3% for First Time Since 2021
Published on August 16, 2024
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