Producer Price Index Surges a Record 7.3% in June on a Year-Over-Year Basis

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CNBC

KEY POINTS

• The producer price index increased 1% in June, compared to the 0.6% Dow Jones estimate.
• The measure jumped 7.3% on a year-over-year basis, a new record.
• Autos and auto parts comprised a large portion of the increase.