The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.8 percent in November, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Final demand prices moved up 0.6 percent in each of the 3 prior months. (See table A.) On an unadjusted basis, the final demand index rose 9.6 percent for the 12 months ended in November, the largest advance since 12-month data were first calculated in November 2010. In November, the index for final demand services rose 0.7 percent and prices for final demand goods increased 1.2 percent. The index for final demand less foods, energy, and trade services moved up 0.7 ... (full story)