U.S. producer prices jumped more than economists had expected last month despite the Federal Reserve's aggressive response to runaway inflation.
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The major U.S. index futures are pointing to a higher opening on Wednesday after the mixed close in the previous session. Bargain hunting following six straight sessions of declines by the broader market could help offset some of the nervousness of traders ahead of two inflation reports.
U.S. stocks closed mostly lower on Tuesday with the Nasdaq Composite dropping over 100 points amid a decline in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META) shares.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has said the U.S. economy is “doing very well," even as surging energy prices, COVID-19 variants and Ukraine war have taken their toll on global markets.