TradeStation
Coverage of TradeStation in the Nexus archive.
- Wholesale inflation falls 0.3% in June, but Iran war clouds outlook
U.S. wholesale inflation fell 0.3% in June due to plunging energy prices, but rising tensions with Iran are creating uncertainty. Year-over-year wholesale prices increased 5.5%, down from 6% in May, while core wholesale prices rose 4.7% compared to June 2025. Producer prices dropped alongside consumer prices, easing pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates, though inflation remains above its 2% target.
- US producer prices drop 0.3% from May to June on lower energy prices, but outlook is cloudy
US producer prices fell 0.3% in June due to lower energy prices, marking the largest decline since April 2025. However, tensions with Iran and a Trump-announced blockade in the Strait of Hormuz are raising concerns about future energy costs and inflation. Year-over-year wholesale prices increased 5.5%, while core prices rose 4.7%.
- US producer prices drop 0.3% from May to June on lower energy prices, but outlook is cloudy
U.S. producer prices fell 0.3% in June due to plunging energy prices, marking the largest decline since April 2025. However, heightened tensions with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz are creating uncertainty, while annual wholesale inflation remains at 5.5%. Consumer prices also dropped 0.4%, easing pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates despite inflation still exceeding its 2% target.