Markets Await Key US CPI Data for July, Influencing Fed Policy Expectations

Financial markets are keenly focused on the upcoming release of the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for July 2026, scheduled for later today. Economists anticipate a 0.1% month-on-month rise in headline CPI and a 0.2% increase in core CPI, with the data expected to provide crucial insights into inflationary pressures and potentially influence the Federal Reserve's future monetary policy decisions.