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June CPI declines 0.5% MoM, fueling rate-cut expectations and S&P upside

Jul 14, 2026, 9:11 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Cooling inflation reduces rate-hike/delay risk, supporting multiple expansion and higher PE multiples seen in prior rate-cut cycles; similar patterns preceded S&P rallies when CPI undershot expectations.

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U.S. consumer prices rose 3.5% YoY in June but fell 0.5% MoM, the largest month-over-month drop since April 2020. The decline came as oil prices eased following a brief Iran-U.S. peace deal, supporting consumer sentiment and equities. The data heightens expectations for sooner Fed tightening relief and a potential S&P 500 rally in the near term.

CPI YoY at 3.5% in June; MoM down 0.5%.
MoM decline is the largest since April 2020 (-0.8%).
Oil prices eased after Iran-U.S. peace talks.
Consensus was 3.9% YoY; inflation cooling supports rate-cut expectations.

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