The ISM services index rose 1.9% from the prior month to land at 52% in August, the Institute for Supply Management said. (Readings over 50% indicate expansion.) Twelve industries tracked reported growth while four reported contraction.
ABA DataBank: July CPI edges down to 3.4%
The ABA Office of the Chief Economist believes that this month’s inflation reading marks continued normalization in price growth, but overall inflation remains above the Federal Reserve’s target.










