US Imports Biggest “Disinflationary Impulse” In 6 Years At Worst Possible Time

August’s import prices dropped a stunning 11.4% YoY, the biggest drop since September 2009. This faster-than-expected deceleration suggests “another leg lower” according to TD’s Millan Mulraine, as USD strength and renewed energy declines feed through the price channel and reverses a hope-filled mid-year drift higher. This is the 13th month of YoY drops (and 111th of last 12 MoM drops) flashing a recessionary warning.
Hope fades as Import Price drops re-accelerate…

This post was published at Zero Hedge on 09/10/2015.