Prices Continue to Rise in April as Forecasts Shows No Signs of Relief

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Prices Continue to Rise , in April as Forecasts Shows, No Signs of Relief.
'Bloomberg' reports that U.S. manufacturers and service providers have shifted the burden of rising wages and surging costs to consumers. .
'Bloomberg' reports that U.S. manufacturers and service providers have shifted the burden of rising wages and surging costs to consumers. .
According to an April 22 S&P
Global report, the index of input price
growth jumped to a record high. .
According to an April 22 S&P
Global report, the index of input price
growth jumped to a record high. .
The spike in prices reportedly
reflects the rising cost of raw materials,
fuel, transportation and labor.
Many businesses continue to report
a tailwind of pent-up demand from the
pandemic, but companies are also facing
mounting challenges from rising inflation
and the cost-of-living squeeze, as well
as persistent supply chain delays
and labor constraints, Chris Williamson, chief business economist
at S&P Global, via 'Bloomberg'.
Many businesses continue to report
a tailwind of pent-up demand from the
pandemic, but companies are also facing
mounting challenges from rising inflation
and the cost-of-living squeeze, as well
as persistent supply chain delays
and labor constraints, Chris Williamson, chief business economist
at S&P Global, via 'Bloomberg'.
According to 'Bloomberg,' persistent supply
disruptions, limited capacity and record inflation
have all impacted consumers’ willingness to spend.
Snarls in the global supply chain are expected
to continue as Russia's war in Ukraine
and China's COVID lockdowns continue. .
Snarls in the global supply chain are expected
to continue as Russia's war in Ukraine
and China's COVID lockdowns continue. .
In April, both service providers
and manufacturers saw backlogs grow
at the second-fastest pace since 2009. .
In April, both service providers
and manufacturers saw backlogs grow
at the second-fastest pace since 2009. .
At the same time,
delivery times from
suppliers lengthened.
'Bloomberg' reports that employment
continued to grow in April, despite
slowing slightly from March.
Overall, the S&P Global flash U.S. composite
PMI dropped 2.6 points to reach 55.1. .
According to 'Bloomberg,' any
reading above 50 indicates growth

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