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Wholesale prices took biggest jump since 2022 in September

CNBC and UPI describe the same event in different terms.

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What happened Wholesale prices increased by 6.3% for the year ending in September, the largest annual increase since 2022, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports.
The headline split UPI frames it as "Wholesale prices took biggest jump since 2022 in September". The Birmingham News (AL.com) frames it as "Wholesale prices hit highest level in 4 years thanks to fuel costs".
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UPIWire story · Oct 15, 3:18 PM

Wholesale prices took biggest jump since 2022 in September

Wholesale prices increased by 6.3% for the year ending in September, the largest annual increase since 2022, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports.

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CNBCNews report · Oct 15, 4:15 PM

Wholesale prices jumped 6.3% annually in September, biggest gain since 2022

September producer prices were expected to increase 0.6% month over month and 5.5% annually, according to the consensus estimate by Dow Jones.

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The Star-Ledger (NJ.com)News report · Oct 15, 3:29 PM

Wholesale prices hit highest level in 4 years thanks to fuel costs

Wholesale prices are the bulk rate a manufacturer or distributor charges for resale goods.

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The Birmingham News (AL.com)News report · Oct 15, 3:29 PM

Wholesale prices hit highest level in 4 years thanks to fuel costs

Wholesale prices are the bulk rate a manufacturer or distributor charges for resale goods.

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Oct 15, 3:29 PM: The Star-Ledger (NJ.com) joined the source map.

Oct 15, 3:29 PM: The Birmingham News (AL.com) joined the source map.

Oct 15, 4:15 PM: CNBC joined the source map.

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