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Inflation Rose More Than Expected in Latest Federal Data

(The Center Square) Newly released federal inflation data shows that producer prices rose more than expected.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its Producer Price Index, a key indicator of inflation, which showed producer prices rose 0.3% in July and 0.8% over the last 12 months, higher than expected.

“The index for final demand less foods, energy, and trade services moved up 0.2 percent in July, the largest increase since a 0.3-percent rise in February,” BLS said. “For the 12 months ended in July, prices for final demand less foods, energy, and trade services advanced 2.7 percent.”

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