US producer prices post largest drop in 14 months; inflation risks still tilted to the upside
US producer prices saw their largest drop in 14 months during June, driven primarily by lower energy costs.
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The brief
Producer prices in the US decreased by 0.3% from May to June. According to reporting from the San Francisco Chronicle, this decline was fueled by lower energy prices.
Coverage from NPR and Politico emphasizes that inflation slowed sharply during June. Politico notes that this easing of inflation is assisting Federal Reserve official Warsh in delaying potential rate hikes.
Future outlooks remain cloudy. The San Francisco Chronicle reports that while prices dropped, the broader inflation outlook continues to be uncertain.
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Quick answers
How much did producer prices drop in June?
Producer prices dropped 0.3% from May to June.
What caused the decline in producer prices?
The San Francisco Chronicle attributes the drop to lower energy prices.
How has this affected the Federal Reserve's strategy?
According to Politico, the easing of inflation is helping Warsh delay potential rate hikes.
Coverage (7)
- U.S. Producer-Price Index Fell in June WSJ · 1d ago
- No 'excuse' for rate hike, Hassett says. What Fed officials think USA Today · 1d ago
- Consumer prices rose 3.5% annually in June, less than expected as energy prices eased CNBC · 1d ago
- Inflation eased in June, helping Fed's Warsh delay potential rate hikes Politico · 1d ago
- Inflation slowed sharply NPR · 1d ago
- Opinion WSJ · 1d ago
- US producer prices drop 0.3% from May to June on lower energy prices, but outlook is cloudy San Francisco Chronicle · 1d ago
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