Inflation & Interest Rates - South African inflation rose to a 10-month high in July [1] - The increased inflation reduces the likelihood of an interest-rate cut at the next policy meeting [1]

Gold held a modest gain following a US inflation reading that was in line with expectations and reinforced wagers on an interest-rate cut next month https://t.co/JLYFly8n5E ...

Market Trends - Municipal bonds experienced a sell-off on Tuesday [1] - New inflation data led traders to reduce expectations for a September interest-rate cut [1]