Wholesale prices jumped 10.8% in May, near annual record high
Monthly gain was in line with estimates, and annual increase was slightly off from March high
By Arghyadeep Dutta
Published - Jun 14, 2022, 02:59 PM ET
Last Updated - Mar 04, 2024, 03:00 PM EST
• Monthly gain was in line with estimates, and annual increase was slightly off from March high
• PPI is vital as wholesale prices will reflect on consumer prices
Wholesale prices jumped briskly in May as inflationary pressures mounted on the US economy.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Tuesday said the producer price index (PPI) rose 0.8% for the month and 10.8% over the past year.