Producer Price Index

Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to reflect the correct 2-year Treasury bond yield of 3.95%. U.S. stock futures advanced on Friday after a mixed close on Thursday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading higher in premarket. The S&P 500 index recorded its fourth day of...

Another indicator of slowing inflation came in on Friday morning with a cooler-than-expected Producer Price Index that fell 0.4% month-over-month in March. On an annual basis, producer inflation slowed to 2.7%, well below economists’ estimates of 3.3% and down from 3.2% in February....

December's Producer Price Index data came in cooler-than-expected Tuesday, rising 3.3% year-over-year, below forecasts of a 3.4% increase. Markets are reacting positively, but experts have mixed views on the latest inflation data.  Expert Ideas: Charlie Ripley, senior investment strategist for...

Producer prices rose less than anticipated in December, offering a potential reprieve for the Federal Reserve as it aims to bring inflation under control without derailing economic growth. The data, released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Tuesday, showed the Producer Price Index rising 3.3%...

Market volatility is primed to intensify this week as traders await December's Producer Price Index data on Tuesday. The Consumer Price Index report will follow on Wednesday. With Wall Street's expectations for interest rate cuts hanging by a thread, stronger-than-expected inflation data could...

The inflation measured on U.S. producer prices rose more sharply than anticipated in November, marking its second consecutive increase and casting a shadow over the broader outlook for disinflation in the economy. In November, the producer price index increased by 3% year-over-year — the highest...

The Producer Price Index for July released Tuesday showed a decline following an unanticipated rise in June, much to the relief of the markets. “The PPI data this morning came in lower than expected – across the board – which is good news for those investors that worried the Fed would have...

The past week was a rollercoaster ride for the markets, with inflation data sparking a rush for gold, real estate, treasuries, and yen. Meanwhile, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell‘s comments on the labor market and interest rates kept investors on their toes. Let’s dive into the top...

Inflation may stay elevated beyond people’s expectations, according to economists. What Happened: The Producer Price Index released Friday showed a higher-than-expected increase in June. The results surprised investors. Observers anticipate rate cuts on the horizon after a larger-than-...

Stocks gave varied reactions on Friday morning to the June Producer Price Index from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics rising 0.2% on a monthly basis. June PPI Report: Key Highlights In June, the headline PPI for final demand rose by 0.2% month-over-month, rebounding sharply from the upwardly...

Inflation affecting American producers shows mixed readings in March, with the headline figure falling short of estimates Thursday while the underlying gauge exceeded them, maintaining market uncertainties about potential delays in interest rate cuts. The Producer Price Index (PPI) experienced a...

Another pivotal inflation indicator is poised to capture market attention this Thursday, as the Bureau of Labor Statistics will release of the Producer Price Index (PPI) report for February. On the consumer front, inflation nudged upwards to 3.2% year-on-year last month, defying expectations of a...

Price pressures faced by U.S. producers rose more than expected in January, stoking concerns after a stronger-than-expected consumer price index earlier in the week. These developments led traders to adjust their expectations regarding Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2024. In January, Producer Price...

Price pressures on goods and services bought by U.S. producers softened again in December, more than what economists expected. The Producer Price Index (PPI) was 1% higher in December 2023 compared to the previous year, although missing the 1.3% predicted by the economist consensus. This...

Price pressures on U.S. producers continue to rise, surpassing expectations. In September, the Producer Price Index (PPI) increased by 0.5% month-on-month, according to data released Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, slowing down from the more robust 0.7% increase observed in August, but...