2025年7月美国CPI数据点评：关税传导可控，降息预期升温

Group 1: Inflation Data Overview - In July, the US CPI increased by 2.7% year-on-year, matching the previous month's value and slightly below the market expectation of 2.8%[2] - The seasonally adjusted CPI rose by 0.2% month-on-month, down from 0.3% in the previous month, aligning with market expectations[2] - Core CPI increased by 3.1% year-on-year, up from 2.9% previously and above the market expectation of 3.0%[2] Group 2: Tariff Impact and Consumer Behavior - The impact of tariffs is becoming more evident, with July's goods inflation remaining stable at a month-on-month increase of 0.2%[3] - Prices in previously affected sectors like clothing and appliances are showing signs of stabilization or decline, indicating that companies may be absorbing tariff costs due to weakened consumer demand[4] - Service inflation is rebounding, with significant increases in medical services (+0.8%), vehicle maintenance (+1.0%), and airfares (+4.0%) reflecting rising labor costs[5] Group 3: Interest Rate Expectations - Following the release of weak employment data and moderate inflation figures, the expectation for a rate cut in September has risen to 94.3%, up from 85.9% the previous day[6] - The current inflation outlook suggests potential challenges for future rate cuts, as tariff impacts may continue to spread, leading to price increases that could eventually be passed on to consumers[6] - The tightening of immigration policies may also affect labor supply, potentially increasing service inflation persistence[6]