A Labor Department report showed the PPI for final demand rose 0.2% in March, against forecasts of a 0.3% increase.
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US fourth-quarter growth revised higher; labor market still strong
The U.S. was boosted by strong consumer spending and business investment in nonresidential structures.
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The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week.
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Consumer spending appeared to be slowing in the first quarter amid rising inflation and high borrowing costs.
Read More US retail sales miss expectations; producer prices accelerateUS weekly jobless claims fall slightly more than expected
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell slightly more than expected last week.
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U.S. retail sales unexpectedly rose in November as the holiday shopping season got off to a brisk start amid deep discounting.
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