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%.
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.









