US Producer Inflation Reaches 5.4% as Energy Costs Intensify
US producer inflation accelerated to 5.4% in August as energy costs climbed, increasing pressure on corporate margins and interest-rate expectations.
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US producer inflation accelerated to 5.4% in August as energy costs climbed, increasing pressure on corporate margins and interest-rate expectations.
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