Inflation Data - July CPI year-on-year growth remained stable at 2.7%, with a month-on-month increase slowing to 0.2%[4] - Core CPI year-on-year growth rose to 3.1%, marking a six-month high, with a month-on-month increase of 0.3%[4][6] - Energy CPI recorded a year-on-year decrease of -1.6%, with gasoline prices dropping to -9.5%[11] Tariff Impact - Tariffs have a moderate impact on commodity prices, with core commodity year-on-year growth increasing to 1.2%, up 0.5 percentage points from the previous month[12] - Used car prices saw the largest increase, rising 2 percentage points to 4.8% year-on-year, influenced by tariffs[12] - Prices for furniture and clothing showed a slight month-on-month decrease, indicating a milder tariff impact[12] Service Sector - Core service year-on-year growth remained stable at 3.6%, with medical services rising to 4.3%, hindering overall service inflation reduction[15] - Housing inflation remained steady, with owner-equivalent rent year-on-year growth slightly declining to 4.1%[15] Market Expectations - Following the inflation data release, the probability of a Federal Reserve rate cut in September increased to 94%, with an average of 2.4 cuts expected for the year[18] - Consumer inflation expectations fell, with one-year expectations dropping to 4.5% and five-year expectations to 3.4%[15][20] Risks - Risks include potential unexpected downturns in the U.S. economy and tighter monetary policy from the Federal Reserve[19]

Inflation Overview - The July CPI year-on-year growth rate remained stable at 2.7%, with a slight month-on-month deceleration to 0.2% [2][10] - Core CPI year-on-year growth increased to 3.1%, while core services remained unchanged [4][10] Energy and Food Prices - Energy inflation decreased, with the CPI energy component showing a year-on-year decline of -1.6%, and gasoline prices dropping by 9.5% [6] - Food prices also saw a cooling effect, contributing to the overall inflation dynamics [10] Service Sector Dynamics - Core services year-on-year growth was stable at 3.6%, but month-on-month growth rose to 0.4%, driven by increases in medical and transportation services [7] - Housing inflation remained steady, with owner-equivalent rent slightly decreasing to 4.1% [7] Impact of Tariffs - Tariffs had a mild impact on commodity prices, with core commodity year-on-year growth rising to 1.2% [9] - The prices of used cars surged by 4.8%, influenced by tariffs, although a potential decline in used car prices is expected in the coming months [9] Market Reactions and Interest Rate Expectations - Following the inflation data release, U.S. stock indices rose, bond yields fell, and the dollar index decreased, leading to a 94% probability of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September [10] - The average expected rate cuts for the year are approximately 2.4 times [10] Consumer Inflation Expectations - The one-year inflation expectation among consumers dropped to 4.5%, while the five-year expectation fell to 3.4%, indicating a decline in inflation concerns [12]

Core Viewpoint - Inflation has rebounded as June CPI year-on-year growth slightly increased to 2.7%, with core CPI rising to 2.9% [1][2][12] Inflation Components - Energy prices have shown a significant recovery, with the energy CPI year-on-year growth recorded at -0.8%, a substantial increase of 2.7 percentage points from the previous month. Gasoline prices saw a reduced decline of 3.7 percentage points to -8.3%, while electricity prices rose by 1.3 percentage points to 5.8% [4][12] - Core goods CPI year-on-year growth increased to 0.7%, up 0.4 percentage points from the previous month, driven by rising prices in furniture, clothing, and used cars, indicating that companies are passing tariff costs onto consumers [5][8] Service Inflation - Core service inflation remained stable, with a year-on-year growth rate of 3.6%, unchanged from the previous month. Housing inflation was stable, with owner-equivalent rent growth at 4.2% and rent growth at 3.8% [9] Inflation Expectations - Consumer inflation expectations have decreased, with the one-year expectation dropping to 5%, a significant decline of 1.6 percentage points, while the five-year expectation fell to 4% [11] Monetary Policy Outlook - Following the inflation data release, U.S. stock indices rose, bond yields fell, and the dollar index declined. The probability of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve has slightly decreased, but the market still anticipates two rate cuts within the year, with the earliest expected in September [12][17]