Wholesale prices in the United States were unexpectedly weak in October as declines in the costs of services offset increases in goods, a sign inflation is struggling to gain traction.

Wholesale prices in the United States rose by more than projected in September, helped by higher costs for energy and food and indicating inflation may be picking up.

U.S. wholesale prices rose in April for the first time in three months, buoyed by firmer costs for portfolio management services.

Wholesale prices in the United States unexpectedly fell in March for a second month, showing inflation is still well-contained as Federal Reserve officials weigh whether further increases in the benchmark interest rate are warranted.

Wholesale prices in the United States fell in February, held down by lower fuel costs that have kept inflation languishing below the Federal Reserve’s goal.

Wholesale prices in the United States unexpectedly increased in January as higher food costs more than made up for the plunge in energy.

Wholesale inventories rose 0.5% in September, the Commerce Department reported Nov. 10.

Wholesale prices in the United States were little changed in August, restrained by lower fuel costs that signal inflation will remain weak.

Wholesale prices in the United States climbed at a slower pace in July, a harbinger of things to come as energy prices plunge.