Import and export prices from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

  • Prior was -0.3% (revised to -0.1%)
  • Ex-petroleum +0.1% vs +0.0% exp
  • Prior ex-petroleum 0.0% (unrevised)
  • Import prices +1.5% y/y vs +1.3% exp
  • Prior +2.1% (revised to +2.3%)

This revisions are the star of the show here and the y/y numbers demonstrate how they've pushed up prices. However, some positive factors rolled off the y/y roll and that will be a drag.

Exports:

  • Export prices -0.2% vs 0.0% exp
  • Prior -0.7% (revised to -0.5%)
  • Export prices +0.6% y/y vs +1.5% prior