AP - Wholesale inflation plunged in August by the largest amount in nearly two years, reflecting a steep drop in energy prices.
But in less positive news, retail sales remained in the doldrums in August.
producer pricesRetail sales slide, producer prices drop in August (AP)Ytop stories Fri, 09/12/2008 - 8:11am
Inflation A Growing Threat As Producer Prices JumpNPR Programs: Morning Edition Tue, 08/19/2008 - 9:30am
An index tracking prices that companies pay for goods jumped up sharply in July, which means inflation is a growing threat. US producer prices up 1.4% in MayBBC Finance Tue, 06/17/2008 - 8:08am
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Budget taxes on tobacco and alcohol help push the price inflation of goods leaving UK firms to a 17-year high. Tags:
Producer prices at 16-year highBBC Finance Mon, 03/10/2008 - 6:07am
Price inflation of goods leaving UK factories held at its highest rate in 16 years in February, official data shows. |
