AI Data Insight
The US unadjusted PPI for consumer goods excluding foods and energy reached 299.286 in Q3 2026, continuing its climb from the previous value of 297.562. Although the overall core PPI growth slowed slightly, soaring energy prices drove the headline PPI up 5.4% year-over-year, beating consensus. Market concerns over reigniting inflation have escalated, with the probability of the Federal Reserve resuming rate hikes in September jumping significantly.