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

Macro

2026-03-12

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 U.S. final demand PPI YoY growth for Q1 2026 (February) reached 3.4%, significantly exceeding the previous value of 2.9% and market expectations. Fueled by food and energy, goods prices recorded their largest gain in over two years. Compounded by surging oil prices triggered by the Middle East conflict, inflation stickiness may force the Federal Reserve to maintain high interest rates for a longer period.

AI Data Insight

The U.S. final demand PPI YoY growth for Q1 2026 (February) reached 3.4%, significantly exceeding the previous value of 2.9% and market expectations. Fueled by food and energy, goods prices recorded their largest gain in over two years. Compounded by surging oil prices triggered by the Middle East conflict, inflation stickiness may force the Federal Reserve to maintain high interest rates for a longer period.

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