July inflation decreased, proving Fed rate rises are working

Babatunde Michael

2 years ago

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Inflation decreased in July as gasoline prices fell, a sign the Fed’s attempts to control prices are working.

The Labor Department said Wednesday that consumer prices grew 8.5% from a year earlier in August, lower than anticipated and down from 9.1% in July.

The price hike shows customers’ anguish. Food and housing prices rose last month, while energy expenses fell.