US producer prices rose 0.7 per cent MoM in February 2026, with annual inflation at 3.4 per cent.
The increase was driven mainly by services, up 0.5 per cent, while goods prices climbed 1.1 per cent, led by energy.
Apparel retail margins fell 4.5 per cent.
The data signals broad-based wholesale inflation, with sustained pressure despite weakness in select consumer-facing segments.