The core index that omits energy and food costs also rose by 0.3% in June, but the annual rate ticked up to 2.8% from 2.7% and slightly above forecasts. Personal spending rose by 0.3%, below the 0.4% forecast but still suggesting consumers are willing to continue shopping.

The central bank has said Trump’s tariffs are making it difficult for it to lower rates, something that would otherwise be called for amid signs of slowing economic activity.

Jerome Powell’s authority at the Federal Reserve keeps chipping at the edges.