Impact of Avian Flu Outbreak on Egg Prices

Egg prices are rising due to limited inventory caused by an avian flu outbreak, leading to decreased sales and increased wholesale prices. Restaurants are raising prices to offset the high egg costs.

Inflation and Interest Rates

Wholesale prices jumped more than expected in April, potentially delaying interest rate cuts. Various measures of inflation are running higher than expected, including the producer price index and the consumer price index.