U.S. CPI eases to 3.4% while wages stall, tightening budgets

U.S. CPI eases to 3.4% while wages stall, tightening budgets

Économie

The U. S. Labor Department reported that July consumer price inflation fell to 3. 4% year-over-year while wage growth slipped to a five-year low of 3. 2%, leaving real purchasing power unchanged and prompting households to rely more on savings and credit. Earlier releases showed that the producer price index was flat on a monthly basis and its annual rise slowed to 4.

7% from 5. 5% in June, with core wholesale inflation falling to 4. 2%. Lower gasoline and food prices also helped ease overall inflation, although core consumer inflation stayed at 2. 5% and price growth remained above the Federal Reserve’s target.

Acteurs

U.S. Labor Department Energy Information Administration Stephen Juneau (Bank of America Securities) Tani Fukui (MetLife Investment Management) Federal Reserve

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Washington, D.C., United States

Articles

13 août 2026
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Inflation surge has squeezed shoppers. Sluggish pay has made it worse
Inflation surge has squeezed shoppers. Sluggish pay has made it worse

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 13 août 20h27

July consumer price inflation fell to 3.4% year-over-year, but wage growth slipped to a five-year low of 3.2%, leaving real purchasing power unchanged and prompting higher reliance on savings and credit.

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Wholesale price inflation slows last month as gas, food costs fall
Wholesale price inflation slows last month as gas, food costs fall

AP News • 13 août 14h19

The Labor Department reported that the producer price index rose 4.7% year-over-year in July, down from 5.5% in June, with core wholesale inflation falling to 4.2% and overall monthly prices unchanged.

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There's A Big Sign Consumer Inflation Could Grind Lower In The Months Ahead
There's A Big Sign Consumer Inflation Could Grind Lower In The Months Ahead

huffpost.com • 13 août 13h06

The Labor Department reported a drop in the producer price index for July, suggesting that consumer inflation may moderate in the coming months.

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Wholesale prices were flat in July, below expectations for 0.2% increase
Wholesale prices were flat in July, below expectations for 0.2% increase

CNBC • 13 août 12h33

The producer price index held steady in July, falling short of the expected 0.2% rise, while core measures showed modest gains.

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July CPI inflation: Consumer price growth cooled but remained elevated
July CPI inflation: Consumer price growth cooled but remained elevated

Fox Business • 12 août 14h53

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the consumer price index rose 0.1% in July and 3.4% year-over-year, indicating a slight slowdown in inflation while price growth stays above the Federal Reserve's target.

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US annual inflation cooled to 3.4% in July as gas prices ease
US annual inflation cooled to 3.4% in July as gas prices ease

CNN • 12 août 12h35

The Consumer Price Index showed annual inflation at 3.4% in July, helped by lower gasoline and grocery prices, while core inflation held at 2.5% and the labor market remained tight.

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US consumer prices likely increased moderately in July as gasoline prices eased
US consumer prices likely increased moderately in July as gasoline prices eased

Yahoo Finance • 12 août 04h02

Economists forecast a modest 0.1% rise in July's CPI, driven by lower gasoline costs, while core inflation is projected to stay above the Federal Reserve's 2% target.

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Mixed economic signals heighten the focus on new inflation data
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AP News • 12 août 04h01

Economists expect July consumer prices to rise 3.4% year-over-year, a slight decline from June, as the Federal Reserve and lawmakers watch for signs of cooling inflation.

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