Inflation at the wholesale level rose 0.7% in January, more than the expected 0.4% increase.
The figures released by the U.S. Labor Department on Thursday suggest it could take more time for consumer prices to dissipate with prices being up 6% on an annual basis.
The increase could prompt the Federal Reserve to hike the interest rate again in an effort to cool price gains and tame consumer demand.
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