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Inflation slowed in June as energy markets stabilized temporarily
By Justin Boggs at WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· July 14, 2026
· 2 min read
The consumer price index showed inflation eased last month after a spike in May driven largely by higher energy costs.The June consumer price index showed prices fell 0.4% for the month. Over the 12-month period ending in June, consumer prices rose 3.5%, down from 4.2% in the year ending in May.R...
Key takeaway The June consumer price index showed prices fell 0.
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Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The consumer price index showed inflation eased last month after a spike in May driven largely by higher energy costs.The June consumer price index showed prices fell 0.4% for the month. Over the 12-month period ending in June, consumer prices rose 3.5%, down from 4.2% in the year ending in May.R...
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