US CPI Data – June 2025
The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for June 2025 has been published, showing that inflation has risen again:
Monthly CPI (core): Increased by 0.3%, the largest jump since January.
Annual CPI (core): Rose to 2.7%, up from 2.4% in May.
Core CPI (excluding food and energy): Increased by 0.2% for the month, with an annual increase of 2.9%.
🧭 Market Impact
Stock futures reacted mixed: the Dow index fell slightly, while Nasdaq and S&P 500 futures rose.
Bond yields decreased, and the price of gold increased, reflecting cautious investor sentiment.
Prospect of interest rate cuts: The Fed is now likely to delay interest rate cuts, potentially pushing the decision to the fall.
🧠 Key Takeaways
The rise in inflation is largely driven by price pressures related to tariffs and higher energy costs.
The numbers came in as expected by economists, who forecasted a 0.3% increase for the month and 2.7% for the year.
Although inflation is still under control, the increase signals caution moving forward.