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U.S. Consumer Prices Ticked Up in July

Wall Street Journal (08/19/15) Eric Morath; Josh Mitchell

U.S. consumer prices rose in July for the sixth consecutive month, a signal mild inflation pressure is building. The consumer-price index increased a seasonally adjusted 0.1% in July from a month earlier, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Excluding the energy and food categories, core prices also rose 0.1%. Economists polled by the Wall Street Journal had forecast both measures would rise 0.2%.

Overall prices increased 0.2% from a year ago, marking the second consecutive month of year-to-year price gains. Core prices were up 1.8% from a year ago.

Staffing World® 2015 Is Coming—Register Today and Save

Staffing World 2015, Oct. 27–29 in Nashville, TN, is quickly approaching—and Sept. 11 is your very last chance to take advantage of a great discount on registration. Register now to save up to $150 per person.

This is your opportunity to be part of the ASA annual convention and expo, where staffing professionals, leaders, and innovators convene to learn cutting-edge strategies, share best practices, and explore technologies and products that help build world-class companies. For details, check out the digital edition of the Staffing World 2015 Advance Program. The program features all the information you need—including schedules, workshop descriptions, and exhibitor information.

Visit staffingworld.net to register.

Free ASA Webinar Next Month—Managing a Family-Owned Firm

Some business challenges are specific to family-owned companies. Hear from three leaders of family-owned staffing firms during the ASA webinar “The Do’s and Don’ts for Family-Owned Staffing Firms.” It takes place Thursday, Sept. 10, 3–4 p.m. Eastern time.

All ASA webinars are free for ASA members, and most qualify for continuing education hours toward ASA certification renewal. To learn more and to register, visit americanstaffing.net.