Key inflation metrics reflect a more-than-tolerable range of inflation that requires no further tightening of monetary policy. … READ MORE >
U.S. producer prices
Producer prices rise 0.2%, but signs still point to lower inflation in Fed’s key gauge
Despite the producer price index coming in stronger than expected on Friday, the Federal Reserve’s most important measure of inflation, the personal consumption expenditures index, should remain near zero in June. … READ MORE >
Producer inflation rose more than forecast in September
Overall prices for final demand rose by 0.5% on the month while energy prices increased by 3.3%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Wednesday. … READ MORE >