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.

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.

Inflation remained at 2.7% as investors weighed-up whether the US Fed will cut interest rates.

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.

July gas prices were down 2.2% from June, according to the Labor Department. Why prices could continue to slip in the months ahead.

The numbers were much higher than economists had expected.

The producer price index — which measures inflation before it hits consumers — was up 0.9% last month from June and 3.3% from a year earlier, much higher than expected.

Retail sales rose 0.5% last month, maching economists' estimates.