The US Producer Price Index rose 0.2%, beating market expectations and signaling a small spike in price pressures at the producer level.
The higher reading could potentially support the US dollar, as PPI is often seen as a leading indicator of consumer inflation and monetary policy.
At the same time, US retail sales rebounded in November with a 0.6% increase, reflecting the resilience of consumer spending after a contraction in the previous month.
The data suggests that domestic demand remains strong, although concerns about the cost of living continue to weigh on low- and middle-income households.
The combination of moderate producer price pressures and stable consumer spending is expected to be the focus of investors in assessing the direction of inflation and US interest rate policy.
