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U.S. producer prices surge in July as Trump tariffs push costs higher

Headline from ABC 7 New York, on the newest of 2 developments

The Labor Department reported Thursday that its producer price index rose 0.9% last month from June, the biggest jump in more than three years.

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  1. Inflation held firm in July amid Trump tariff push

    Headline from The Hill ·

  2. Newest

    U.S. producer prices surge in July as Trump tariffs push costs higher

    Headline from ABC 7 New York ·

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  1. The Guardian

    US prices continued rise in July as Trump tariffs impact consumer costs (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Prices were 2.7% higher last month compared with a year ago, and core inflation went up at a higher pace than what was seen in June

  2. The Hill

    Inflation held firm in July amid Trump tariff push (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Consumer prices rose 0.2% in July, according to BLS data. Inflation plateaued as declining gasoline prices offset increases in other goods and services.

  3. ABC 7 New York

    U.S. producer prices surge in July as Trump tariffs push costs higher (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    ABC 7 New York's feed description

    The Labor Department reported Thursday that its producer price index rose 0.9% last month from June, the biggest jump in more than three years.

  4. Philadelphia Inquirer

    U.S. producer prices surged in July as Trump’s tariffs push costs higher (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    The numbers were much higher than economists had expected.

  5. Reason

    Soaring wholesale prices mean higher inflation is coming. Are tariffs to blame? (opens Reason)

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    Reason's feed description

    The producer price index, a key indicator of rising inflation across the economy, hit its highest level since 2022 in July. That suggests U.S. companies aren't eating the cost of Trump's tariffs.

  6. Fortune

    Another tariff warning sign as wholesale inflation surges unexpectedly in July (opens Fortune)

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    Fortune's feed description

    The producer price index — which measures inflation before it hits consumers — was up 0.9% last month from June and 3.3% from a year earlier, much higher than expected.

  7. Washington Examiner

    Inflation unexpectedly jumped to 3.3% in July in producer price index (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The report comes a day after the consumer price index held steady at 2.7%, suggesting that the upward price pressures from tariffs may not be as potent as initially feared.

  8. FOX 61 Hartford

    US producer prices surge in July as Trump tariffs push costs higher (opens FOX 61 Hartford)

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    FOX 61 Hartford's feed description

    Some aspects of Thursday's producer price report were puzzling, including a big jump in profit margins at retailers and wholesalers.

  9. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Surging goods, services prices boost U.S. producer inflation | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    WASHINGTON >> U.S. producer prices increased by the most in three years in July amid a surge in the costs of goods and services, suggesting a broad pickup in inflation was imminent, potentially jeopardizing an anticipated interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve next month.

  10. FOX Business

    Producer prices surged more than expected in July, spurring inflation concerns (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the producer price index jumped more than expected in July, spurring renewed concerns about inflation's impact on the economy.

  11. Digital Journal

    US producer inflation highest in three years in July (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    Price pressures have been building up for businesses as they grapple with sweeping tariffs after Trump targeted most trading partners.

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