Wholesale prices increase by 1.7%
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The rising costs of raw materials are leading U.S. companies to explore the possibility of passing their increasing production expenses onto consumers. New government statistics show that the costs of wholesale goods have experienced their largest monthly increase since January 1990.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2004
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U.S. productivity climbed 6.8% in second quarter
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The U.S. posted a rise of 6.8% in productivity for the 2003 second quarter. Productivity expanded at a faster than anticipated pace for the period.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2003
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Growth in U.S. GDP exceeds expectation
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The U.S. posted a rise of 2.4% in the gross domestic product yearly rate for the 2003 second quarter. The rate was higher than expected.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2003
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