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News Summary: US consumer prices flat in July

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PRICES FLAT: U.S. consumer prices were unchanged in July from June, as a small drop in energy costs offset slightly higher food prices.

INFLATION TAME: The consumer price index hasn’t increased since March, evidence that the weak economy is keeping inflation in check. Energy costs fell in July, while food prices rose only 0.1 percent.

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