51. Import prices, though, have continued to climb, the report said. 52. In addition, the overall decline in computer prices has brought import prices lower. 53. In June, import prices were unchanged, according to revised figures. 54. In doing so, the central bank may risk rising import prices -- and accelerating inflation -- for a chance at shoring up exports. 55. In May, import prices were unchanged from a month earlier, as previously reported. 56. In its latest report card on the economy, the Fed suggested higher wages have been offset by productivity gains as well as lower commodity and import prices. 57. In contrast, import prices last year barely budged. 58. In fact, the U.S. supports a strong dollar because it helps keep import prices -- and inflation -- low. 59. In September, import prices showed no change from August. 60. In France, Belgium and Scandinavia signs of higher import prices also caused mutterings from central bankers. |