According to the recently released July consumer price index (CPI) report, consumer prices rose 0.2% in July, which is in line with expectations. Promisingly, annual inflation eased to just 2.9% in July, below projections of a 3% annual rate and June’s 3% level. It’s also the lowest annual inflation reading since March 2021. Core Inflation, which excludes Food and Energy costs, increased 0.2% in July, reflecting a 3.2% yearly rate, both in line with forecasts.