AI Data Insight
In April 2026, the US PPI for final demand consumer nondurable goods less food and energy rose to 387.194, higher than the previous value of 386.26. Against the backdrop of the overall PPI annual growth rate being pushed to 6% by energy and services, the steady rise in core nondurable goods highlights the resilience of underlying commodity inflation, further delaying market expectations for near-term interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.