Posted on Aug 16, 2025 / World
New data showed a sharp monthly rise in producer prices, the biggest since mid-2022. Goods and services categories both contributed to the surprise. Economists flagged pipeline pressures that could pass through to consumers. The reading complicated expectations for near-term rate cuts. Bond yields wobbled intraday as traders repriced risk. Retailers and manufacturers weighed margin strategy heading into fall. Policy makers now face a tougher communications job on inflation progress.
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