US CPI inflation rate rises to 3.2% in July, below expectations, and core inflation at 4.7%, marking the first monthly increase since 2022.

The Fed has been clear that 2% is their inflation target. Now, we have inflation rising again and hovering near the 3% mark. Will the Fed raise their inflation target or will they finally get it under control? Follow us @KobeissiLetter for real time analysis as this develops. — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) August 10, …

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Kansas Fed Manufacturing Index drops to -20 in July, indicating sharp contraction

Kansas Fed Manufacturing Index plummets to -20 in July, signaling sharp contraction in the regions mfg activity. pic.twitter.com/98y7PpgAn1 — Don Johnson (@DonMiami3) July 27, 2023 Kansas Fed Composite Index edges up to -11 in July from -12 in June, but don't be deceived by modest gains. The economy remains entrenched in weakness. Beneath the surface, …

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Service Sector Growth Weakens in July, Sticky Inflation Persists

via mishtalk: The US Manufacturing PMI improved a bit but remains in contraction as service sector growth weakens. S&P reports US expansion loses momentum as service sector growth slows in July. S&P US Composite PMI™ Key Points Flash US PMI Composite Output Index at 52.0 (June: 53.2). 5-month low. Flash US Services Business Activity Index at …

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Inflation Alert! The Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s Monetary Policy Review July: The Official Cash Rate (OCR) held at 5.5%. Employment above sustainable level, Consumer spending slows. Could this be the start of other central banks pausing this time as the Fed take the lead with the July rate hike?

by Dismal-Jellyfish https://www.rbnz.govt.nz/hub/news/2023/07/official-cash-rate-remains-on-hold Highlights: The RBNZ has decided to keep the Official Cash Rate (OCR) at 5.50%. Remember, this is the rate of interest which the RBNZ charges on overnight loans to commercial banks. The RBNZ expects the OCR to remain at this level for a while to ensure inflation returns to the target range …

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Ben & Jerry’s: “This 4th of July, it’s high time we recognize that the US exists on stolen Indigenous land and commit to returning

This 4th of July, it's high time we recognize that the US exists on stolen Indigenous land and commit to returning it. Learn more and take action now: https://t.co/45smaBmORH pic.twitter.com/a6qp7LXUAE — Ben & Jerry's (@benandjerrys) July 4, 2023 Ben & Jerry’s @benandjerrys This 4th of July, it’s high time we recognize that the US exists …

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RT Reports Ukraine will Hit Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant on 5 July, with a nuclear dirty-bomb

“According to the adviser to the General Director of nuclear plant operations agency Rosenergoatom, Ukraine is planning to strike the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant overnight on 5 July, with a missile containing a nuclear dirty-bomb warhead. RT’s Steve Sweeney has more details.” According to the adviser to the General Director of nuclear plant operations agency …

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Happy 4th of July To Our Readers

by Chris Black Independence is a part of our national mythology. We are a unique group of people, in a unique place, with a specific identity, and July 4 is a way to mark and remember that identity. American identity might seem a little complicated at the moment, but we shouldn’t forget who we are. …

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