PPI Unchanged in February, Annual Inflation at 3.2%

The Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand remained unchanged in February, seasonally adjusted, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

This follows increases of 0.6% in January and 0.5% in December 2024.

Core PPI Sees Modest Increase

On an unadjusted basis, the final demand index rose 3.2% over the past 12 months. In February, a 0.3% increase in final demand goods prices offset a 0.2% decline in final demand services.

The final demand index excluding food, energy, and trade services increased by 0.2% in February, following a 0.3% rise in January. Over the past year, core PPI advanced 3.3%.

Source: U.S Bureau of Labour Statistics