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US producer prices rose more than expected in May, recording their biggest annual increase in three-and-a-half years.

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Who
US Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, economists polled by Reuters, Federal Reserve
What
US producer prices rose more than expected in May, recording their biggest annual increase in three-and-a-half years.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:33:21 GMT · 3h 31m ago
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Why
Surging energy costs, triggered by the prolonged Middle East conflict, added fresh inflationary pressure on the US economy.
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The increase in producer prices strengthens expectations that the Federal Reserve may keep interest rates elevated into 2027, potentially affecting borrowing costs for consumers and businesses in the US. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is disrupting global energy markets and straining supply chains.

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  1. Economics1h 50m ago
    Business inflation in May surged to its highest level since late 2022, as high fuel prices triggered by the war with Iran ripple across the U.S. economy.
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  2. Economics1h 50m ago
    Business inflation in May surged to its highest level since late 2022, as high fuel prices triggered by the war with Iran ripple across the U.S. economy.
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  3. Economics2h 55m ago
    U.S. producer prices surged in May, marking the largest annual hike in over three years due to rising energy costs amid Middle East tensions.
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  4. Currently Reading3h 31m ago
    US producer prices rose more than expected in May, recording their biggest annual increase in three-and-a-half years.
  5. Economics5h 9m ago
    U.S. producer prices significantly increased in May, marking the largest gain in 3.5 years according to the Labor Department.
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  6. Economics5h 20m ago
    High energy prices pushed US wholesale inflation, as measured by the Producer Price Index (PPI), to accelerate in May, climbing 6.5 per cent annually.
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  7. Economics5h 21m ago
    US wholesale inflation, as measured by the Producer Price Index, accelerated in May on the back of an oil shock, rising 1.1% monthly and 6.5% annually.
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