New York Post
14 Jul 2026, 13:11 UTC · 1h ago
Inflation cools to 3.5% — biggest drop since 2020 — on falling energy prices
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New York Post
14 Jul 2026, 13:11 UTC · 1h ago
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Annual inflation dropped to 3.5% in June from 4.2% in May, marking the largest monthly decrease since April 2020. — A significant cooling of inflation typically increases risk appetite and lowers the probability of near-term rate hikes.
+0.60Renewed fighting between the US and Iran, coupled with President Trump declaring the ceasefire over, is already pushing gasoline prices back up. — Geopolitical escalation in the Middle East threatens to reverse the energy-driven inflation gains and increase systemic risk.
-0.40Core CPI decreased to 2.6%, remaining above the Federal Reserve's 2% target. — While trending down, the gap above the 2% target suggests the Fed will maintain a restrictive stance, limiting potential for immediate rate cuts.
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The inflation decline was primarily driven by a 25% drop in US crude oil and a 9.7% drop in gasoline prices in June. — Energy-led disinflation is often viewed as volatile and less sustainable than broad-based price stabilization.
+0.20Fed officials, including Governor Christopher Waller, indicate that several months of lower readings are required before inflation is considered under control. — This signals a 'higher for longer' interest rate environment despite the single positive print.
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