The Producer Price Index (PPI) increased by 6.5% in May
The Producer Price Index (PPI) increased by 6.5% in May
Jun 12, 2026
01:15 pm
What's the storyUS wholesale inflation has surged to its highest level since November 2022, mainly due to rising energy costs amid the ongoing Iran war.
The Producer Price Index (PPI) increased by 6.5% in May compared to the same month last year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday.
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Wholesale prices in the United States rose sharply in April, pushed by a surge in energy costs related to the Iran war,…
Month-on-month prices rose by 1.1 per cent, which was higher than market expectations. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more…
A surge in the Producer Price Index signals that businesses are paying more for goods and services, which could push up consumer…
US businesses’ input costs are rising rapidly as the Iran war’s oil shock continues to ripple through the economy.
U.S. wholesale inflation came in hot last month.
