July’s weak jobs report reduces pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates, but it doesn’t eliminate the possibility of a rate increase as inflation remains the central concern, The New York Times reports. Fed officials have argued that inflation is being driven mainly by supply-related factors, including energy price increases from the Iran war, tariffs and other disruptions, rather than the labor market. However, they remain frustrated that inflation has stayed above the Fed’s 2% target for years and has recently moved further away from that goal. The Consumer Price Index report on Aug. 12 will be a key factor in determining whether officials support a rate increase at the September meeting. The New York Times has the full story.