US Producer Prices Fall for a Second Month as Fuel Costs Retreat
A measure of U.S. producer prices fell for a second month in August as fuel costs continued to retreat, though an underlying measure of wholesale costs solidified a sign of persistent inflation in the production pipeline.
May Producer Prices Soared 10.8% as Energy Prices Jumped
WASHINGTON — U.S. producer prices surged 10.8% in May from a year earlier, underscoring the ongoing threat to the economy from inflation that shows no sign of slowing.
Underlying US Producer Prices Rise at Slowest Pace in Year
A measure of underlying U.S. producer prices rose at the slowest pace in more than a year, signaling inflation pressures remain muted and potentially reinforcing calls for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates.
June 11, 2019Producer Prices Climb on Services Costs
Wholesale prices in the U.S. unexpectedly increased in October as higher costs for services and food outweighed a slump in energy.
November 19, 2014Producer Prices Decrease for First Time in a Year
Wholesale prices in the U.S. unexpectedly fell in September for the first time in a year, propelled by a drop in fuel costs that continues into this month, the Labor Department reported.
October 15, 2014Wholesale Prices Fall 0.2% in May
Wholesale prices in the U.S. unexpectedly fell in May, suggesting demand isn’t robust enough to push inflation closer to the Federal Reserve’s target.
Producer Prices Rise for First Time in Three Months
Prices paid to U.S. producers rose for first time in three months, increasing 0.4% in December, the Labor Department reported Jan. 15.
January 15, 2014Producer Price Index Declines for Third Month
Prices paid to U.S. producers dipped for a third consecutive month, declining 0.1% in November, the Labor Department reported Dec. 13.
December 13, 2013Producer Price Index Declines For Second Month
Prices paid to U.S. producers dipped for a second consecutive month, declining 0.2% in October, the Labor Department reported Nov. 21.
November 21, 2013Producer Price Index Declines in September; Retail Sales Dip
Prices paid to U.S. producers dipped 0.1% in September, the Labor Department reported Oct. 29.
October 29, 2013