Producer Price Index

Consumer prices for computer software and accessories rose roughly 14.5% year-over-year in May, the largest annual increase in data dating back to 2000. Software and Chip Prices Hit Records The figures were reported by The Kobeissi Letter, an account on X that tracks macroeconomic data, citing the...

Editor’s note: This article was updated to add more details and context. Producer prices accelerated further in May as the Strait of Hormuz energy shock continued to feed through the pricing pipeline, raising fresh concerns over the Federal Reserve’s inflation outlook under new Chair...

Editor’s note: This article was updated to add details and context. U.S. producer prices jumped the most since 2022 last month as the Strait of Hormuz energy shock continued to feed through the inflation pipeline, adding fresh concerns over the Federal Reserve’s rate outlook. The rate...

China's factory sector is finally showing signs of life, but ETF investors aren't ready to price in a full recovery just yet. After more than three years of falling factory-gate prices, China's Producer Price Index (PPI) rose 0.5% year over year in March 2026, marking its first expansion since...

Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to reflect the correct 2-year Treasury bond yield of 3.95%. U.S. stock futures advanced on Friday after a mixed close on Thursday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading higher in premarket. The S&P 500 index recorded its fourth day of...

Another indicator of slowing inflation came in on Friday morning with a cooler-than-expected Producer Price Index that fell 0.4% month-over-month in March. On an annual basis, producer inflation slowed to 2.7%, well below economists’ estimates of 3.3% and down from 3.2% in February....

December's Producer Price Index data came in cooler-than-expected Tuesday, rising 3.3% year-over-year, below forecasts of a 3.4% increase. Markets are reacting positively, but experts have mixed views on the latest inflation data.  Expert Ideas: Charlie Ripley, senior investment strategist for...

Producer prices rose less than anticipated in December, offering a potential reprieve for the Federal Reserve as it aims to bring inflation under control without derailing economic growth. The data, released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Tuesday, showed the Producer Price Index rising 3.3%...

Market volatility is primed to intensify this week as traders await December's Producer Price Index data on Tuesday. The Consumer Price Index report will follow on Wednesday. With Wall Street's expectations for interest rate cuts hanging by a thread, stronger-than-expected inflation data could...

The inflation measured on U.S. producer prices rose more sharply than anticipated in November, marking its second consecutive increase and casting a shadow over the broader outlook for disinflation in the economy. In November, the producer price index increased by 3% year-over-year — the highest...

The Producer Price Index for July released Tuesday showed a decline following an unanticipated rise in June, much to the relief of the markets. “The PPI data this morning came in lower than expected – across the board – which is good news for those investors that worried the Fed would have...

The past week was a rollercoaster ride for the markets, with inflation data sparking a rush for gold, real estate, treasuries, and yen. Meanwhile, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell‘s comments on the labor market and interest rates kept investors on their toes. Let’s dive into the top...

Inflation may stay elevated beyond people’s expectations, according to economists. What Happened: The Producer Price Index released Friday showed a higher-than-expected increase in June. The results surprised investors. Observers anticipate rate cuts on the horizon after a larger-than-...

Stocks gave varied reactions on Friday morning to the June Producer Price Index from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics rising 0.2% on a monthly basis. June PPI Report: Key Highlights In June, the headline PPI for final demand rose by 0.2% month-over-month, rebounding sharply from the upwardly...

Inflation affecting American producers shows mixed readings in March, with the headline figure falling short of estimates Thursday while the underlying gauge exceeded them, maintaining market uncertainties about potential delays in interest rate cuts. The Producer Price Index (PPI) experienced a...