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U.S. producer prices were unexpectedly unchanged in June as a tariff-driven increase in the cost of goods such as communication and related equipment was offset by softening demand for travel services.
U.S. producer prices were unexpectedly unchanged in June as an increase in the cost of goods because of tariffs on imports was offset by weakness in services. The unchanged reading in the producer price index for final demand last month followed an upwardly revised 0.
US wholesale inflation was muted in June, signaling that price pressures might not be building for producers and manufacturers.
U.S. stocks opened moderately higher on Wednesday, boosted by a tamer-than-expected inflation reading and blowout quarterly results from big banks.
US wholesale inflation was muted in June, presenting what would seem to be a better-than-expected outcome amid President Donald Trump’s hefty tariffs on global trading partners. However, a
Wall Street braced for another inflation checkup after Tuesday's consumer price reading spurred traders to pare bets on Fed rate cuts in the coming months.
USD/JPY and AUD/USD move on trade talk progress, US PPI data, and Aussie housing trends. Policy paths in Japan, US, and Australia remain in sharp focus.
Gold prices increased in the domestic futures market on July 16, influenced by positive global trends and a weaker US dollar. Silver also gained due to strong demand in the spot market.