The second quarter survey included special questions on whether firms were experiencing larger than normal input cost increases. Approximately 80 percent of respondents reported larger than normal cost increases that are anticipated to last for many months. Much, though not all, of this increase is expected to translate into price increases.
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Note: Data reflect results for 256 U.S. small firms and 63 U.S. large firms (over 500 employees) responding to the Q2 2021 survey (June 21 to July 2, 2021).
Note: Data reflect results from the Q2 2021 survey (June 21 to July 2, 2021). The chart shows responses from 202 U.S. small firms and 54 U.S. large firms (over 500 employees) that indicated they have been experiencing larger than normal cost increases.
Note: Data reflect results from the Q2 2021 survey (June 21 to July 2, 2021). The chart shows responses from 202 U.S. small firms and 54 U.S. large firms (over 500 employees) that indicated they have been experiencing larger than normal cost increases.