Economic and financial indicators

摘要

Consumer prices in America rose by 0.4% in August but were 1.5% Lower than they were a year earlier. Much of the monthly rise was the result of a jump in petrol prices. The value of retail sales surged by 2.7% in August, caused largely by a sharp increase in car sales, as consumers took advantage of government cash incentives. Stronger output by carmakers helped boostindustrial production, which rose by 0.8% in the month.