The US consumer price index for July came in at 8.5%, better than the 8.7% expected last night. This, contradicting an earlier report indicating that the US labour market added 528,000 jobs in July, more than double of a Dow Jones estimate. So what are the reasons behind the discrepancies? What is the state of the US economy right now, and how will the US Federal Reserve move interest rates when officials meet in September?

On Market View, Prime Time's Finance Presenter Chua Tian Tian spoke with Aninda Mitra, Head of Asia Macro & Investment Strategy of BNY Mellon Investment Management for more.

The US consumer price index for July came in at 8.5%, better than the 8.7% expected last night. This, contradicting an earlier report indicating that the US labour market added 528,000 jobs in July, more than double of a Dow Jones estimate. So what are the reasons behind the discrepancies? What is the state of the US economy right now, and how will the US Federal Reserve move interest rates when officials meet in September?
On Market View, Prime Time's Finance Presenter Chua Tian Tian spoke with Aninda Mitra, Head of Asia Macro &amp; Investment Strategy of BNY Mellon Investment Management for more.

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Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.