July PPI Accelerates with Strength in Service Categories: US Producer-Price Inflation Rises Above Expectations
In the United States, the rise in the producer price index (PPI) accelerated in July. The strength of certain service categories was the main driver. Last month’s figures were revised downwards. Key point July PPI up 0.3% month-on-month Economists forecast up 0.2% Market forecast up 0.7% YoY, up 0.8% YoY Excluding food and energy Core … Read more