The US Department of Labor reported the consumer price index rose 0.1% in July, matching the Zacks Consensus Estimate, whilst the annual headline CPI increased 3.4%, down from 3.5% in June. Core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose 0.2% monthly and 2.5% annually, both in line with estimates. The benign inflation data may influence the Federal Reserve to maintain current interest rates at its September meeting. Officials will review both July and August figures before deciding. In corporate earnings, Amcor reported adjusted quarterly earnings of $1.23 per share, beating estimates, with revenues of $6.4 billion. Trimble posted $0.86 per share, exceeding the $0.80 estimate. Performance Food Group missed expectations with $1.59 per share earnings.

Amcor reported fiscal Q4 adjusted earnings per share of $1.23, up 23% year over year, whilst full-year adjusted EPS rose 13% to $4.02. The packaging company attributed the growth to synergies from its Berry Global acquisition, cost management and modest volume growth, despite elevated input costs. The company captured $285 million in fiscal 2026 synergies from the Berry deal, approximately 10% above its initial first-year target. Amcor remains committed to achieving $650 million in total synergies over three years. It also secured nearly $140 million in Berry-related new business awards. Free cash flow reached $1.3 billion, below guidance due to working-capital effects from the Middle East conflict. However, Amcor expects to recover more than $500 million over the next year. The company projects adjusted EPS of $1.80–$1.90 for the six-month transition period.

Amcor, a global packaging solutions leader, has appointed Ryan Yost as Division President of Global Flexible Packaging Solutions and Kate Pearlman as Senior Vice President of Investor Relations & Treasury. Yost brings 25 years of experience from Avery Dennison, most recently as President of its $6 billion Materials Group. He will drive organic growth across Amcor's flexible packaging business, covering healthcare, protein, pet food and other sectors. Pearlman joins from Lowe's, where she served as Vice President of Investor Relations and Treasurer, bringing over 20 years of experience in investor relations and treasury management. Both appointments are effective immediately and based in the US. They replace Fred Stephan and Tracey Whitehead, who will serve as advisors through 31 December 2026 to ensure smooth transitions.