US Inflation Steady in July Amid Tariff and Gasoline Price Fluctuations
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US consumer prices rose 2.7% in July, influenced by Trump's tariffs which have started to impact costs for goods like food, used cars, and housing, while energy prices declined. The inflation increase, coupled with a weaker labor market and political tensions, has put pressure on the Federal Reserve to consider rate adjustments amid ongoing trade policy uncertainties.
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