U.S. PPI +0.6% in Feb, above expectations of +0.3%, vs +0.3% in Jan; 1.6% y/y, vs upward revised 1.0% in Jan.
Core +0.3%, above expectations of +0.2%, vs +0.5% in Jan; 2.0% y/y, steady vs Jan.
Gold is weaker as June rate hike prospects are further tempered.