The Consumer Price Index rose 0.3% in June after rising 0.2% the previous month and increased 2.7% over the past year, the Labor Department said. Year-on-year core CPI — which excludes more volatile food and especially energy prices — posted a 2.9% gain. The energy index decreased 0.8% while the food index increased 3%.
Consumer sentiment falls in October
The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index decreased 3.7% in October compared to the month prior, landing at 46.3, according to preliminary results for the month.









