Headline CPI inflation remained unusually low in July and the latest drop in energy prices will keep it below 2% for longer than we first thought. Core consumer prices rose by 0.1% m/m, which was below consensus expectations for a 0.2% m/m rise and will give Fed officials another reason to delay the next rate hike until December.
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