July Inflation Reaches 3.36% As U.S. Labor Market Shows Signs Of Cooling

The July CPI Paradox: Why Cooling Inflation Still Feels Expensive

When the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its July CPI data on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, the numbers offered a modest measure of relief: inflation was cooling, but the cost-of-living pressures facing American households had not disappeared. Though the consumer price index (CPI) for July provided some relief from the persistent upward pressure on the cost of living that has defined the modern American economic experience, the headline …

July Inflation Report Shows Prices Are Still Too High

(AURN News) — Prices are still going up, and families are still feeling it. The Consumer Price Index increased 0.1% in July, according to the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. Over the past year, prices are up 3.4%. That means Americans are still paying more for the basics even as inflation slows down. The CPI is one of the key inflation measures the Federal Reserve watches when deciding what to do with interest rates. But for famil…

July Inflation Rises, But Weakening Labor Complicates Fed’s Choice

Inflation crept back up in July, though not by much. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.1 percent last month, a modest reversal after June’s 0.4 percent decline. The year-over-year rate eased slightly, to 3.4 percent from 3.5 percent. Core inflation, which excludes food and energy, told a similar story. Core CPI rose 0.2 percent in July after being flat in June. The year-over-year core rate ticked down to 2.5 percent from 2.6 percent — anothe…

July Inflation Reaches 3.36% As U.S. Labor Market Shows Signs Of Cooling

By Ethan Faverino | The Joint Economic Committee released its Monthly Inflation Update for July 2026, showing that consumer prices continued to rise, while real earnings remained mostly steady during the month. According to the report, the headline Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.07% from June to July and rose 3.36% over the previous year. Core CPI, which excludes food and energy prices, increased 0.22% in July a…