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Federal Reserve

July Inflation Cooled to 3.4%, But Wages Are Still Falling Behind

By Plainly Now News Desk · Published August 12, 2026
World map showing annual inflation rates among IMF member countries, April 2026

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday that consumer prices rose 3.4 percent over the 12 months ending in July 2026, down from 3.5 percent in June.

Categories Money Tags Cpi, Federal Reserve, Labor Statistics
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