Inflation watch: Wholesale prices rose 0.2% in December, less than expected
1. Wholesale prices rose 0.2% in December, less than expected. 2. Core PPI was flat, indicating easing inflation pressures. 3. Market futures rose following the PPI report, signaling positive investor sentiment. 4. Fed likely to pause interest rate changes based on this data. 5. Upcoming CPI data may influence future Fed decisions.