US import prices climb in August

Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that import prices in August increased by 0.7%, surpassing expectations of a 0.4% rise. The increase was driven by a 0.9% rise in the costs of capital goods and a 0.5% increase in consumer goods, while imported fuel prices declined slightly by 0.1%. Year-over-year, import prices rose by approximately 7.0%, the highest increase since August 2022, indicating a potential continuation of inflationary pressures in the coming months.

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