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Wholesale inflation rose 0.6% in February, much more than expected

Indeed, the rise in wholesale inflation in February indicates that there’s a significant increase in costs for goods and services at different levels of production. This could potentially translate to higher prices for consumers if retailers decide to pass on these increased costs. The larger-than-expected increase could also signal growing economic pressure, which might prompt the central bank to adjust their monetary policy to rein in inflation. However, it’s important to note that these are potential effects and the actual impact can vary based on a number of economic