June CPI Fell as Gasoline Dropped, but Groceries Stayed Higher
U.S. consumer prices fell in June as energy costs dropped, but grocery and electricity prices remained above year-earlier levels, limiting relief for many households.
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June CPI report: Inflation cooled, but core and gasoline still matter for budgets
June CPI-U fell 0.4% in June on gasoline/energy drops, while core (less food & energy) was flat. Here’s what that means for budgets.
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June inflation cooled—but core and shelter still matter for household budgets
June CPI cooled mainly as gasoline prices fell, but core stayed flat and shelter rose—so many household bills may not feel big relief yet.
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DOJ and 17 AGs seek Tunney Act approval for egg price benchmark settlement
DOJ and 17 state AGs filed proposed Tunney Act settlements June 30 to stop alleged egg benchmark bidding that they say can lift wholesale costs.
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June CPI shelter and rent cooled—why it may shift mortgage expectations
June CPI data showed smaller shelter inflation, including OER and rent of primary residence. Here’s what that could mean for mortgage-rate expectations.
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BEA PCE inflation watch: June 2026 PCE price index releases July 30, 8:30 a.m. EDT
United States Prices and Inflation Watch — On July 30 at 8:30 a.m. EDT, BEA will release June 2026 PCE and core PCE. Here’s how to read it.
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DOJ egg-price settlement targets alleged benchmark manipulation that lifted grocery costs
United States DOJ and Federal Law Enforcement Watch – The Justice Department and 17 states announced a proposed egg-price settlement; court approval still comes next.
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U.S. inflation hit 4.2% in May as gas surged, even as pump prices eased
May inflation rose 4.2% over the past year as gas and energy pushed prices higher, even though national pump prices have eased a bit.
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USTR tariff hearings could shape import costs and consumer prices
USTR hearings this week could lead to new trade actions on excess capacity, with possible ripple effects for prices and supply chains.
