The Consumer Price Index rose slightly less than expected in July annually as tariffs showed only a slight influence on prices. Tariffs didn't give much boost.

July's consumer price index this week is expected to rise. A Reuters poll of economists forecasts the annual rate at 2.8%, up from June's 2.7%.

Prices were 2.7% higher last month compared with a year ago, and core inflation went up at a higher pace than what was seen in June

CPI was projected to increase 0.2% in July and 2.8% for a year ago on headline, and 0.3% and 3% on core

The Consumer Price Index rose slightly less than expected in July annually as tariffs showed only a slight influence on prices. Tariffs didn't give much boost.

The consumer price index rose 2.7% in July on an annual basis. There's some evidence tariffs are putting upward pressure on inflation, economists said.

Prices on goods affected by tariffs saw biggest surges while prices less contingent on foreign imports saw decreases.

The threat of inflation to the U.S. economy may be looming after a Bureau of Labor Statistics report Thursday showed a jump in wholesale prices.