Producer prices in the USA +0.3% in January, above expectations. sharp increases in service costs, which could amplify concerns about rising inflation.
Analysts' forecasts were for an increase of 0.1%. The increase ended three consecutive monthly declines in the index. The producer price index rose 0.3%, the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics said. Reproduction reserved © Copyright ANSA 2013. All rights reserved. For confidential support, call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here for details.