Rental inflation appears to be slowing, especially in high-priced cities. The overall Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.6 percent in July, the same as the rate in June. The core CPI rose 0.6 percent in July after rising 0.2 percent in June. Over the last year the indexes are up 1.0 percent and 1.6 percent, … Continue reading Overall and Core CPI Both Rise 0.6 Percent in July as Price Reversals Continue