In July 2024, the US annual inflation rate continued its downward trend for the fourth month in a row, reaching 2.9% — a level not seen since March 2021 and a slight decrease from June's 3%. Month-over-month, the CPI saw a 0.2% increase, aligning with predictions. This rise was primarily driven by the shelter index, which went up by 0.4% and contributed to nearly 90% of the overall monthly increase in inflation.
Core inflation, which excludes vo...

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What determines the rise and fall of stock markets? Some may argue that companies are the main players and their performance is the key factor. Others point to investor sentiment, supply and demand of financial products, and international events.
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The Bureau of Economic Analysis will release the Personal Consumption Expenditure and the price index at 8:30 ET on Friday. As high financing costs begin to affect consumer behavior, demand for leisure spending and interest-sensitive durable goods is likely to slow significantly.
Both the headline and Core PCE deflators are anticipated to make further progress as the momentum of inflation we...