Manufacturers Brace for Rising Costs Amid Inflationary Pressures
The Philadelphia Fed's August manufacturing survey reveals mounting price pressures, with input costs reaching their highest level since May 2022. Regional manufacturers are responding by raising output prices while scaling back wage expectations—a notable reversal from previous quarters.
Tariff impacts are now visibly feeding through supply chains, forcing businesses to pass costs to consumers. "Inflation pressures are at their highest for three years," observes Chris Williamson, chief business economist at IHS Markit. This development suggests persistent inflationary headwinds may complicate the Federal Reserve's policy trajectory.