The producer price index rose by 0.2% in November, slightly less than was projected by Dow Jones, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports Wednesday.

The consumer price index showed inflation rising by 0.2% in December, less than expected, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday.

Wholesale prices moved up less than expected while consumers kept up a heavy buying pace, according to economic data Wednesday.

The producer price index rose by 0.2% in November, slightly less than was projected by Dow Jones, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports Wednesday.