June CPI falls to 3.5%, easing expectations for near-term Fed hikes

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  • June CPI fell to 3.5% year over year from 4.2% in May.
  • July marked the 65th consecutive month above the Fed’s 2% inflation benchmark.
  • Austan Goolsbee said several more positive inflation readings are needed before declaring victory.
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