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July 14, 2026

Inflation

Inflation: June Energy Decline Pulls the Monthly Index Lower

The Consumer Price Index fell 0.4% in June after seasonal adjustment and rose 3.5% over the previous 12 months. Excluding food and energy, prices were unchanged for the month and increased 2.6% year over year. The monthly decline was driven primarily by energy, so the headline and core measures tell different parts of the inflation story.

Inflation CPI Consumer Prices

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July 2, 2026

Labor Market

Employment: Hiring Slows While Unemployment Holds at 4.2%

U.S. nonfarm payrolls increased by 57,000 in June, while the unemployment rate remained at 4.2%. Average hourly earnings were 3.5% higher than a year earlier. Together, the figures point to slower hiring alongside continued wage growth.

Employment Unemployment Wages

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July 30, 2026

Economic Growth

Growth: Second-Quarter Real GDP Rose at a 1.5% Annual Rate

Real gross domestic product increased at a 1.5% annual rate in the second quarter, down from 2.1% in the first quarter. The economy is still expanding, but more slowly than at the start of the year. Advance estimates are routinely revised.

GDP Economic Growth Domestic Demand

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June 17, 2026

Monetary Policy

Federal Reserve: Policy Rate Held at 3.50%–3.75%

The Federal Open Market Committee kept the federal funds target range at 3.50%–3.75%. Its statement described economic activity as expanding at a solid pace while inflation remained above the Committee's 2% goal. Upcoming meetings are listed on the Federal Reserve calendar.

Federal Reserve Interest Rates Monetary Policy

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