US Inflation Falls to 3.5%, Lower Than Expected
The annual inflation rate in the United States fell more sharply than expected in June 2026. US inflation eased to 3.5%, marking the first decline in four months, after previously reaching 4.2% in May.
This figure was also lower than market expectations, which projected inflation at 3.8%. This decline signals that price pressures are easing, although some components are still showing increases.
The energy index recorded a 15.7% increase, while food prices increased 3%. However, on a monthly basis, the consumer price index (CPI) fell 0.4%, deeper than the expected 0.1% decline and the largest monthly decline since April 2020.
In terms of market impact, lower-than-expected inflation data could dampen expectations for a Fed interest rate hike. This has the potential to put pressure on the US dollar and Treasury yields, while gold and risk assets could find support as the market perceives monetary policy pressures are easing. (arl)
Source: Newsmaker.id
