Argus

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Aug 12, 2026

Sector(s)

Technology, Consumer Defensive, Consumer Cyclical

Summary

The major stock indices are gently higher at midday. The rate of inflation ticked down last month. Headline CPI came in at 3.4% for July, in line with expectations and versus 3.5% the month before. Core CPI was 2.5% for July, also matching expectations and down from 2.6% in June.

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