🔺The U.S. inflation indicator (CPI) for July remained at 2.7%, lower than the expected 2.8%.

🔺Core inflation (Core CPI) rose to 3.1%, exceeding expectations of 3.0%, and for the first time above 3.0% since February 2025.

⬅️ These figures put the Federal Reserve in a difficult position between curbing inflation and maintaining economic growth.