The Producer Price Index decreased 0.1% in August 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 2.6% in August from a year before. Prices for final demand less foods, energy and trade services increased rose 0.3% from the previous month and 2.8% from a year before.
FDIC approves deposit insurance applications for Ford, GM industrial banks
The FDIC has approved two deposit insurance applications submitted by automobile manufacturers Ford and GM to establish industrial banks, according to an agency statement.










