investingLive Americas market news wrap: S&P 500 hits a fresh record

US July PPI 4.7% y/y vs 4.9% expected US initial claims for the current week 209K vs 202K estimate Fed's Barkin: Still an open question on whether the FOMC needs to hike rates Fed's Hammack: Need some restraint from mon pol to bring down inflation Fed's Barkin: It's hard to know…