WRAPUP 1 — US producer prices post largest gain in 4 — 1/2 years; retail sales beat expectations
( ) Producer Price Index surges 1.3% in September, largest gain since early 2022 Energy products lead rise, but other categories post price increases Higher gasoline prices boost retail sales; underlying sales slowing Weekly jobless claims remain below 200,000 level for fifth straight week By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON,