UK inflation rises by more than expected
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the producer price index jumped more than expected in July, spurring renewed concerns about inflation's economic impact.
Consumer prices were up 2.7% in July from a year earlier, unchanged from June’s gain
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Sharp rise in airfare and food costs pushed UK inflation higher in July, denting rate cut hopes
Higher food and airfare prices pushed U.K. inflation above expectations in July, official figures showed Wednesday, which has tempered market expectations that the Bank of England will cut interest rates again this year.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the July consumer price index which showed CPI inflation continued to rise as tariffs push prices higher for U.S. businesses and consumers.
Massive downward revisions in July's jobs report last week fueled concerns that the labor market is softening too quickly, strengthening the case for rate cuts. But the hotter-than-anticipated inflation data could suggest the need for more restraint.
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Wholesale inflation much hotter than expected in July — throwing possible wrench into rate cut hopes
The Producer Price Index saw its biggest monthly gain since June 2022, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Thursday.
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UK inflation climbed for a second month in July, adding pressure on the Bank of England to reconsider its pace of interest-rate cuts.
The annual rate of inflation cooled to 1.7 per cent in July, according to Statistics Canada, down from 1.9 per cent in June. Lower gasoline prices fuelled the decline, but the agency says Canadians were facing higher costs at the grocery store last month.