import prices

U.S. Import Prices Rise 0.1% in December
The Economy

U.S. Import Prices Rise 0.1% in December

The increase — the smallest since July — "could temper expectations that inflation will pick up this year."
By Matthew Heller | January 10, 2018
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Import Prices Post 5th Straight Monthly Gain
The Economy

Import Prices Post 5th Straight Monthly Gain

The 0.5% increase in April reflected rising costs for petroleum products and "helps build the case" for another interest rate hike in June.
By Matthew Heller | May 11, 2017
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Import Prices Drop 0.3% After Two Straight Gains
The Economy

Import Prices Drop 0.3% After Two Straight Gains

The decline in the cost of imported goods in November was the biggest since February and followed a 0.4% gain the previous month.
By Matthew Heller | December 14, 2016
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Jobless Claims Still Show Strong Labor Market
The Economy

Jobless Claims Still Show Strong Labor Market

While the jobs market stabilizes, import prices decline for the sixth straight month.
By Matthew Heller | January 15, 2016
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Import Prices Fall Again In August
The Economy

Import Prices Fall Again In August

August’s fall in import prices was led by a steep monthly decline in the price of imported fuel, which plunged 13.3%.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | September 10, 2015
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Consumer Sentiment Wavers
The Economy

Consumer Sentiment Wavers

A five-point drop in the University of Michigan survey means lower consumer spending could last for awhile.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | February 13, 2015
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