Producer prices cool in latest sign of inflation slowdown
Published On Sep 12, 2024, 8:47 AM
Wholesale inflation in the U.S. has slowed, as indicated by the producer price index which rose by 0.2% from July to August, marking a decrease in overall price pressures. The annual increase was only 1.7%, the smallest since February. The core wholesale prices also showed a modest rise, but overall inflation is moving closer to the Federal Reserve's 2% target. As a result, analysts expect the Fed to cut interest rates in the near future, aiming to stimulate growth as inflation continue to cool.