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Jun 2021
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May wholesale prices up 6.6% over 12 mon...

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The producer price index rose at fastest pace in 11 years; May retail sales fall 1.3%, as consumers shift to spending on services; U.S., EU end tariffs related to aircraft subsidy dispute

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