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Inflation, June
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A number of factors, including a lack of significant gains in auto prices, are masking the extent of the shift.
June inflation hit 2.7% as tariffs bite. See why excess liquidity, new Fed pressure, and policy risks could fuel more inflation in the coming months.
Tariffs contributed modestly to the rise of inflation last month, analysts told ABC News, citing the price hikes in product categories made up primarily of imports. But, they added, overall price increases owed largely to a rise in housing and food products with little connection to tariffs.
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The figure for June marks the fastest rate of inflation, which measures how quickly prices are rising, since January 2024.
Current tariff collections equate to 0.1% monthly inflation, aligning with recent CPI data. See why I’m skeptical that tariffs will lead to widespread inflation.
Consumer Price Index (CPI) report was unexpectedly hot, showing a 0.3% increase month-over-month and a 2.7% rise year-over-year. In response, markets fell from recent highs. This is likely due to investors reassessing the likelihood of near-term interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
Inflation is creeping back up, and that could mean big changes for your credit card rates. Here's what to know.