Wholesale Inflation Surges, Complicating Fed’s Rate Path
Producer prices jumped 1.3% in September—largest monthly gain since 2022—raising questions about Federal Reserve policy direction.
Producer prices jumped 1.3% in September—largest monthly gain since 2022—raising questions about Federal Reserve policy direction.
Oil, diesel, and copper prices are testing new thresholds as the Fed weighs its next move.
Wholesale inflation cooled in June as fuel costs fell, but core prices remained flat—Fed faces tough call on rates.
PPI fell 0.3% in June, driven by a 6.4% drop in energy costs, suggesting input price pressures are easing for ...