Producer Price Index
Coverage of Producer Price Index in the Nexus archive.
- China’s factory gate prices jump as Iran ceasefire hangs in balance
China's factory gate prices increased for the fourth consecutive month, driven by a rise in the Producer Price Index. The situation is complicated by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which is disrupting global supply chains. The ongoing uncertainty around an Iran ceasefire adds to the tension.
- Fed keeps interest rates unchanged, says hikes may be coming later this year
The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates but indicated potential rate hikes in 2026 to address persistent inflation. Nine policymakers now support a hike, and six suggest multiple increases. Kevin Warsh, the newly appointed Fed chair, did not forecast future policy changes, while President Donald Trump has pressured the Fed for lower rates. Inflation remains at 4.2% due to rising oil and fuel costs linked to the war in Iran.
- America In Focus: Inflation hits 3-year high, Wall Street rallies and Musk becomes a trillionaire
Inflation reached a 3-year high in May, driven by rising gas prices, while Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire after SpaceX's IPO. U.S. producer prices spiked at their fastest pace in over three years, and Social Security's retirement trust fund faces a funding shortfall a year earlier than projected.
- US wholesale inflation rose sharply last month as Iran oil shock continues to drive up business costs
US wholesale inflation, measured by the Producer Price Index (PPI), rose 1.1% in May, pushing the annual rate to 6.5%, the highest since November 2022. The increase is attributed to ongoing business cost pressures from the Iran oil shock, with economists warning of further consumer price hikes as these costs ripple through the supply chain.
- Wholesale prices see biggest spike since 2022 as energy costs climb
Wholesale prices experienced the largest increase since 2022 in May, driven by rising energy costs. The unexpected surge in the producer price index suggests potential higher inflation for U.S. consumers in the coming months.
- US producer prices spike in May as soaring energy prices fuel largest yearly jump since 2022
US producer prices rose 6.5% annually in May 2025, driven by energy price surges linked to the Iran war, marking the largest yearly jump since 2022. Core wholesale prices increased 4.9% year-over-year, with inflation outpacing the Federal Reserve's 2% target and potentially prompting interest rate hikes later in the year.
- Wholesale prices rose 1.1% in May, more than expected, on surge in energy
Wholesale prices increased by 1.1% in May, exceeding the expected 0.7% rise according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast. The surge was driven by higher energy prices.
- PPI just hit 6.5%. The last time wholesale inflation was this high, it was late 2022
The Producer Price Index (PPI) reached 6.5%, the highest level since late 2022. Energy prices, particularly gasoline which surged 23.4%, were the primary drivers of the increase, along with record monthly growth for final demand goods.
- China’s factory price jump contrasts with muted consumer inflation
China’s factory gate prices rose by 3.9% year-on-year in May, exceeding forecasts, driven by higher oil costs from the war in Iran. Consumer prices increased by 1.2%, unchanged from April and below expectations, highlighting a divergence between producer and consumer inflation.
- 10-year Treasury yield hits new high for the year after very hot producer prices reading
The 10-year Treasury yield reached a new high for the year following a hotter-than-expected reading on the producer price index. This increase in Treasury yields occurred after the release of the producer price index data. The higher-than-expected reading suggests increased inflationary pressures.
- Wholesale inflation jumps 6% in April on annual basis, biggest increase since 2022
The producer price index increased 6% in April on an annual basis, exceeding expectations of a 0.5% increase. This is the biggest increase since 2022. The jump in wholesale inflation may have implications for the economy.
- Wholesale prices jump to 4-year high and point to even more inflation in the next few months
The producer price index jumped 1.4% in April, marking the biggest rise in four years and pointing to higher inflation in the next month or two. This increase suggests that wholesale prices have reached a 4-year high. The rise in wholesale prices may lead to increased inflation in the coming months.