Rio Times · USA & Canada Intelligence Brief August 13

Key Facts

—Flat on the month American producer prices for final demand were unchanged in July, below the small rise economists expected.

—The annual rate fell Producer prices rose 4.7% over the twelve months to July, down from 5.5% through June.

—Goods fell, services rose Final demand goods prices dropped 0.7% while services rose 0.2%, with energy down 3.1% and gasoline 5.7%.