The Consumer Price Index rose 0.2% in July after rising 0.3% 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 3.1% gain. The energy index decreased 1.6% while the food index increased 2.9%.
Bank acquisitions announced in three states
First Mid Bancshares to buy Evergreen Bancshares in Missouri. First Community Bankshares to buy Main Street Financial Services in Ohio. Texas Community Bancshares to buy the Banc of San Jacinto County Bancshares in Texas.









