Consumer inflation cooled more than expected in June as gas prices fell

June CPI cooled as consumer price growth slowed after a prior surge tied to the Iran war. The data suggests easing near-term inflation pressure, which may modestly reduce rate-hike urgency. Overall, the inflation print is supportive but not a decisive shift without the detailed breakdown.

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June CPI cooled as consumer price growth slowed after a prior surge tied to the Iran war. The data suggests easing near-term inflation pressure, which may modestly reduce rate-hike urgency. Overall, the inflation print is supportive but not a decisive shift without the detailed breakdown.