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Economics43m ago

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 · 43m ago
Where
US ·
Why
Surging energy costs, triggered by the prolonged Middle East conflict, added fresh inflationary pressure on the US economy.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

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. Currently Reading43m ago
    US producer prices rose more than expected in May, recording their biggest annual increase in three-and-a-half years.
  2. Economics2h 21m 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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  3. Economics2h 31m 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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  4. Economics2h 33m 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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