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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Detail Eyes on Fed Amid Rising Energy Costs (09.14.2026)This week, the attention shifted toward Wednesday’s Federal Reserve decision as persistent inflation and surging energy costs strengthened expectations for another rate hike.
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