12.08.202612:30:00UTC+00US Monthly CPI Slide Eases in July, Hinting at Stabilizing Price Pressures

The latest reading of the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI), not seasonally adjusted, suggests a notable moderation in price declines heading into mid‑summer. According to data updated on 12 August 2026, CPI slipped by just 0.01% month‑over‑month in July 2026, following a sharper 0.35% decline in June 2026.

The month‑over‑month comparison shows that while prices on average continued to edge down in July, the pace of decline slowed markedly from the previous month. In June, the indicator had dropped by 0.35% compared with May, whereas July’s near‑flat 0.01% decrease versus June points to a more stable price environment. This shift may signal that the recent downward pressure on consumer prices is losing intensity, though the headline index remains marginally in negative territory on a monthly basis.

The data, framed strictly as month‑to‑month changes, underscore a transition from a pronounced one‑month drop to an almost unchanged price level. Market participants and policymakers will now be watching subsequent releases to see whether July’s near‑steady reading marks the beginning of a plateau in inflation trends or merely a pause in a broader disinflationary move.