United States: Final Demand PPI (YoY) - All Items

Macro

2026-10-15

Description

The Producer Price Index (PPI) is calculated and published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The PPI measures the average change over time in the selling prices received by domestic producers for their goods and services. Unlike the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures price changes from the buyer's perspective, the PPI focuses on the seller's perspective. This often makes the PPI a leading indicator for the CPI.

Note: The difference between Seasonally Adjusted (SA) and Not Seasonally Adjusted (NSA) data lies in the fact that SA data is adjusted to eliminate the effects of seasonal patterns, providing a clearer view of long-term trends and underlying economic conditions.

Published by
United States Department of Labor (Choice)
Frequency
Monthly
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AI Data Insight

The US Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand surged by 6.3% year-over-year in September 2026, significantly higher than the previous value of 5.4% and market expectations, marking the largest single-month increase in over four years. This rapid rise was primarily driven by skyrocketing energy and gasoline prices, with core PPI also moving upward simultaneously. Consecutive better-than-expected inflation data may force the Federal Reserve to maintain a hawkish stance and even reignite expectations for a rate hike by year-end.

AI Data Insight

The US Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand surged by 6.3% year-over-year in September 2026, significantly higher than the previous value of 5.4% and market expectations, marking the largest single-month increase in over four years. This rapid rise was primarily driven by skyrocketing energy and gasoline prices, with core PPI also moving upward simultaneously. Consecutive better-than-expected inflation data may force the Federal Reserve to maintain a hawkish stance and even reignite expectations for a rate hike by year-end.

Description

The Producer Price Index (PPI) is calculated and published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The PPI measures the average change over time in the selling prices received by domestic producers for their goods and services. Unlike the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures price changes from the buyer's perspective, the PPI focuses on the seller's perspective. This often makes the PPI a leading indicator for the CPI.

Note: The difference between Seasonally Adjusted (SA) and Not Seasonally Adjusted (NSA) data lies in the fact that SA data is adjusted to eliminate the effects of seasonal patterns, providing a clearer view of long-term trends and underlying economic conditions.

Published by
United States Department of Labor (Choice)
Frequency
Monthly
Next Update