At 8.5% over one year | Inflation slows in July in the United States, thanks to the fall in the price of gasoline

(Washington) Inflation slowed more than expected in July in the United States, thanks in particular to the fall in the price of gasoline at the pump, but remains at a very high level, which could push the American central bank ( Fed) to raise interest rates sharply again.

Consumer prices rose 8.5% in July year on year, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) released Wednesday by the Labor Department. And over one month, inflation is even zero, which means that prices have, against all expectations, not increased compared to June.

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