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Core inflation rate rose to 2.9% in July, as expected

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CNBC's Rick Santelli joins 'Squawk Box' to break down the July PCE report.

Breakdown
  • Core PCE inflation rate increased to 2.9% in July, as expected. 1m 39s
  • Personal income rose by 0.4% and personal spending by 0.5%, both matching forecasts. 18s
  • The trade deficit widened to $103 billion, worse than expected. 2m 12s
  • Wholesale and retail inventories both increased by 0.2% in July. 2m 33s
  • Bond yields showed minor changes following the economic data release. 2m 40s
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