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June consumer prices record largest drop in a year

June consumer prices record largest drop in a year

Consumer prices fell slightly more than expected in June to post their biggest drop in a year on weak gasoline costs, government data showed on Friday, pointing to a cooling in commodity-driven inflation pressures.

 

Consumer sentiment worsens on economic jitters

U.S. consumer sentiment worsened more than expected in June on renewed concerns about the outlook for the economy, while worries about inflation eased modestly, a survey released on Friday showed.

 

Gasoline Pushes Up U.S. Consumer Prices

Gasoline Pushes Up U.S. Consumer Prices

The 0.7 percent pace in June was slightly faster than expected, but the core inflation measure remained relatively tame.

 

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