US wholesale prices rise more than expected in August

US wholesale prices rose by more than expected in August as demand for energy surged, the government reported Thursday. The bigger-than-expected rise in the producer price index (PPI) highlighted the impact of the recent rise in energy prices on both consumers and producers. On Wednesday, headline consumer inflation also rose, fueled by rising energy costs. […]

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