US Producer Inflation Heats Up As Goods, Services Prices Soar
US producer prices increased by the most in three years in July amid a surge in the costs of goods and services, suggesting a broad pickup in inflation was imminent, posing a dilemma for the Federal Reserve.
The stronger-than-expected producer inflation report from the Labor Department on Thursday followed data this week showing consumers paid higher prices for services like dental care and airline fares last month. There were also no signs of further labor market deterioration in early August...
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