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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 2006

Page

5

Bernanke notes Americans manage finances well overall

Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke said most U S households handle finances well despite higher borrowing costs and energy prices. He cited low delinquency and a $53 trillion net worth in Q1, but warned low income families face access gaps and smaller net worth, with many being unbanked.

Washington Federal Reserve Ben Bernanke Bernanke U.S

Inflation labeled an annoyance despite rising producer prices

A Chicago based government report shows producer prices up 5.6 percent over 12 months driven by energy costs. Economists expect consumer prices to keep rising with forecasts of inflation near 4 percent for the second quarter. Analysts say wages are roughly keeping pace but may diverge in future, with lower income workers bearing the brunt of ongoing price shocks.

Chicago Carl Tannenbaum LaSalle Bank U.S Mark Zandi Moody’s Economycom West Chester Amy Jacob Lopez Troy Center Left Johnny Eureka Calif Lopez California

Wholesale inflation edges up 0.2 percent in May

The Labor Department reports the Producer Price Index rose 0.2 percent in May after two prior increases. Energy prices gained 0.4 percent while food prices fell 0.5 percent. Retail sales nudged 0.1 percent higher, autos dragging, and inventories rose 0.4 percent in April. Analysts note cooling growth from early 5.3 percent to around 3 percent.

Washington Labor Department

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