Producer Price Index increased in November

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The Producer Price Index came in hot, rising more than expected in November.

Producer prices are up 0.3 percent on the month. Overall, prices are 7.4 percent higher than a year ago. Food costs rose 3.3 percent during the month, while energy costs fell 3.3 percent.

The Producer Price Index measures prices before they are passed onto the consumer.

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