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On the economic front, U.S. stocks recently hit record highs amid steady inflation rates of 2.7% in July, despite Trump's tariffs. Analysis shows energy prices dropped by 1.1%, largely due to decreased gas prices, while food prices remained flat or slightly declined—a sign that inflation pressures are easing. Hammer highlighted that Trump's tariffs and trade policies are often underestimated, noting that these measures are generating substantial revenue for the U.S. without triggering runaway inflation.