Core inflation fell to its lowest rate in three years, prompting speculation that policymakers will begin lowering the benchmark rate in September. Read our summary and analysis. More

Employers have eased hiring, which has boosted the unemployment rate and increased the likelihood that the Federal Reserve will begin cutting rates sooner. More

Robust consumer spending supported by higher incomes pushes prices higher. Read Higher Rock's summary and analysis. More

The US economy decelerates by 1.6%, but growth in consumer spending fuels higher prices. Read key points and Higher Rock's summary. More