AI Data Insight
In Q3 2026, the latest US core durable goods PPI excluding food and energy rose to 205.495, growing by approximately 0.55% from the previous value of 204.375, continuing a steady trend of reaching new highs. Against the backdrop of both the overall August PPI and core PPI exceeding market expectations, the stickiness of durable goods costs persists, prompting the market to reassess the possibility of an interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve in September.