July CPI rises 0.1% and holds at 3.4% year over year, easing pressure on the Fed
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July CPI matched expectations (0.1% m/m; 3.4% y/y) and core inflation also came in as forecast, easing concerns of renewed Fed tightening despite July's energy-driven price pressures. Risk assets rallied as rate expectations shifted toward a September hold, with FedWatch implying higher odds of unchanged policy. Near-term pricing remains data-dependent on upcoming payrolls and the next inflation print, but the report removes a key upside inflation surprise risk.
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The U.S. consumer price index rose 0.1% in July from June and increased 3.4% from a year earlier, matching market expectations. U.S. stocks strengthened after the release, as inflation came in without an upside surprise and eased worries about tighter Federal Reserve policy. CME FedWatch showed the odds of the Fed holding rates steady in September rising to 62% from 52% a day earlier, while Kalshi traders priced a 69% probability. Analysts said the report removed a major inflation surprise even after oil prices jumped more than 20% in July.
