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Inflation slowed sharply -- but it may not last

First publishedJul 14, 12:34 UTC
Last updatedJul 15, 14:39 UTC · 1h ago
1111 outletsMarketWatch, CBS News, ABC News, Investing.com · Economy, The Guardian US, CNBC Top News, Star Tribune, The Hill, New York Post, Axios22 outletsCNBC Top News, BBC US & Canada22 outletsNPR News, NYT Business
MarketWatch7Consumer prices fall for first time since 2020 pandemic, but fight vs. high inflation isn’t overOpen ↗CBS News8Inflation eased more than expected in June, CPI report showsOpen ↗ABC News8Inflation fell more than expected in June as gas prices easedOpen ↗Investing.com · Economy6U.S. headline consumer inflation posts biggest one-month decrease since April 2020Open ↗The Guardian US8Inflation cools to 3.5% in June in relief brought by brief US-Iran dealOpen ↗CNBC Top News7Consumer prices rose 3.5% annually in June, less than expected as energy prices easedOpen ↗Investing.com · Economy6US consumer inflation slows more than expected in JuneOpen ↗Star Tribune6Falling gas prices cut inflation last month yet renewal of Iran war could limit progressOpen ↗The Hill7Inflation fell in June after short-lived Iran deal brought energy prices downOpen ↗New York Post5Inflation cools to 3.5% — biggest drop since 2020 — on falling energy pricesOpen ↗Axios7Inflation has biggest drop since 2020Open ↗CNBC Top News7Inflation had its biggest monthly decline in six years. What Wall Street is saying nowOpen ↗BBC US & Canada9US inflation rate eases to 3.5% as gasoline prices fallOpen ↗NPR News9Inflation slowed sharply -- but it may not lastOpen ↗NYT Business9Inflation Slowed During Pause in War With IranOpen ↗
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US inflation slowed in June to 3.5% for the year, marking its biggest monthly drop since April 2020. This decrease was mainly caused by falling energy and gasoline prices. However, experts warn that renewed conflict with Iran could cause prices to rise again.

Reported by 15 outlets — NYT Business, NPR News, BBC US & Canada, The Guardian US, ABC News, and 8 more. See all sources ↓

The Consumer Price Index fell to a 3.5 percent annual increase in June, and prices marked their biggest drop from a month earlier since 2020.

Read the full report at NYT Business ↗

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What's the story?
US inflation slowed in June to 3.5% for the year, marking its biggest monthly drop since April 2020. This decrease was mainly caused by falling energy and gasoline prices. However, experts warn that renewed conflict with Iran could cause prices to rise again.
How widely is it covered?
15 outlets, average source rating 7.3/10.
When was it last updated?
1h ago.
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    Consumer prices fall for first time since 2020 pandemic, but fight vs. high inflation isn’t over

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    NPR News
    BBC US & Canada
    The Guardian US
    ABC News
    CBS News
    CNBC Top News
    Axios
    The Hill
    MarketWatch
    Star Tribune
    Investing.com · Economy
    New York Post
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