The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased 0.1% in July on a seasonally adjusted basis, missing expectations on 0.2% incline. Over the last 12 months, the all items index rose 0.2% before seasonal adjustment.The indexes for food, energy, and all items less food and energy all rose slightly in July. The food index rose 0.2% as all six major grocery store food group indexes increased. The energy index rose 0.1% as an increase in the gasoline index more than offset declines in other energy component indexes.
The index for all items less food and energy also rose 0.1% in July. A 0.4% advance in the shelter index was the main contributor to the increase, though the indexes for medical care and apparel also rose. In contrast, the index for airline fares fell sharply, and the indexes for used cars and trucks, household furnishings and operations, and new vehicles all declined.
After it initially fell after the data, USD managed to rebound against its major rivals. Euro is currently being traded around 1.1030 area, Sterling is few points above 1.5650 level, while Aussie is at 0.7340 area. Later today,
FOMC Meeting Minutes are scheduled for a release.