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The cost of goods leaving American factories and refineries surged unexpectedly last month, threatening to push retail prices higher just as central bank officials consider further interest rate cuts.

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The Federal Reserve faces renewed pressure as wholesale inflation accelerates.From: U.S. Wholesale Inflation Surges 1.3% in September on Double-Digit Energy Gains

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Monthly changes in the Producer Price Index reached their highest level since 2022.From: U.S. Wholesale Inflation Surges 1.3% in September on Double-Digit Energy Gains ·
Energy costs were the primary driver of the September wholesale price increase.From: U.S. Wholesale Inflation Surges 1.3% in September on Double-Digit Energy Gains ·
Headline wholesale inflation reached 5.4% in August, driven largely by energy costs, while core inflation remained at 4.6%.From: US Wholesale Prices Accelerate to 5.4% Year-Over-Year in August ·
Energy commodities, particularly diesel fuel, drove the majority of the monthly increase in wholesale goods prices.From: US Wholesale Prices Accelerate to 5.4% Year-Over-Year in August ·
Illustration: Rising transportation and warehousing costs are embedding energy shocks deeper into the supply chain.From: U.S. Wholesale Inflation Surges 1.3% in September on Double-Digit Energy Gains ·