The Producer Price Index increased 0.9% in July from the previous month, the Labor Department reported. The index, which measures price changes on products and services before they reach consumers, showed prices increased 3.3% in July from a year before. Prices for final demand less foods, energy and trade services increased rose 0.6% from the previous month and 2.8% from a year before.
HSA Council offers senators recommendations for expanding account access
Lawmakers should consider policies that strengthen the value and accessibility of health savings accounts rather than policies that inadvertently discourage employers from offering HSA-qualified coverage, ABA's Health Savings Council said in a letter to the Senate Finance Committee.









