The government so far hasn’t responded to the surge in new virus cases to a record high with any restrictions, but the slowdown in mobility suggests that consumer spending will soften regardless. Meanwhile, the dip in inflation in June will be followed by a renewed acceleration over coming months. But with food and crude oil prices dropping back in recent weeks, the outlook for inflation is starting to look more balanced.
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