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.
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
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