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Economics2h 20m ago

The Producer Price Index rose 1.1% in May, lifting the annual increase to 6.5%, the fastest pace since November 2022.

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Who
economists, US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh
What
The Producer Price Index rose 1.1% in May, lifting the annual increase to 6.5%, the fastest pace since November 2022.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:15:47 GMT · 2h 20m ago
Where
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Why
Energy did most of the damage, with energy prices up 10.7% and gasoline surging 23.4% as the Iran conflict keeps oil supply at risk.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

Higher wholesale prices could lead to increased consumer prices and may also influence the Federal Reserve's decisions on interest rates, potentially affecting asset valuations like Bitcoin.

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    The Producer Price Index rose 1.1% in May, lifting the annual increase to 6.5%, the fastest pace since November 2022.
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    The Producer Price Index rose 1.1% in May, lifting the annual increase to 6.5%, with energy prices up 10.7% and gasoline surging 23.4%.
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    The Producer Price Index rose 1.1% in May, lifting the annual increase to 6.5%, which is the fastest pace since November 2022 and well above the 0.7% monthly gain economists had expected.
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