Deflationary pressures loom again

The m/m declines in both consumer and producer prices in July largely reflect the pullback in global oil prices. But falling prices also underscore that domestic deflationary pressures remain entrenched. We expect both consumer and producer price inflation to fall back by more than the consensus, with factory-gate prices returning to deflation next year.

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