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MNI BRIEF: EZ DEC PPI Skyrockets On Rising Energy Prices

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Eurozone producer prices skyrocketed in December, surging by 2.9% over November, taking the annual pace of increase to a staggering 26.2% from 23.7% in November. Energy prices surged by 7.0% between November and December for a 73.4% annual pace as natural gas prices jumped in the final month of the year. Excluding energy, PPI rose by 0.5% over the month for a 10.0% gain over the final month of 2020.

However, factory gate inflation was elevated across the board. PPI for intermediate goods accelerated to an annual rate of 18.6% from 18.3% in November, while prices for durable consumer goods rose to 4.8% from 4.7% a month earlier. Non-durable goods PPI accelerated to an annual rate of 4.5% form 3.8% previously.

MNI London Bureau | +44 203-865-3812 | les.commons@marketnews.com
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