The Producer Price Index (PPI) measures the average change over time in the selling prices received by domestic producers for their output. It is a key indicator of inflation at the wholesale level and often serves as a leading indicator for consumer price changes. The index covers nearly all goods-producing sectors in the economy, including agriculture, forestry, fisheries, mining, and manufacturing. Analysts monitor this data closely to gauge input cost pressures that may eventually be passed on to consumers.
The PPI is calculated using a modified Laspeyres formula that weights price changes based on the value of shipments. It tracks the first commercial transaction for products and services across the domestic economy.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | 156.56 | 156.41 | +0.15 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 156.57 | 158.40 | -1.83 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 157.00 | 157.50 | -0.50 |
| May 13, 2026 | 156.01 | 154.60 | +1.41 |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 154.37 | 155.20 | -0.83 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 151.47 | 151.00 | +0.47 |
| Jan 14, 2026 | 150.33 | 150.20 | +0.13 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | 149.78 | 149.40 | +0.38 |
| Sep 10, 2025 | 149.16 | 150.50 | -1.34 |
| Aug 14, 2025 | 149.67 | 148.50 | +1.17 |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 148.24 | 148.90 | -0.66 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 148.07 | 147.80 | +0.27 |
| May 15, 2025 | 147.68 | 147.76 | -0.08 |
| Apr 11, 2025 | 147.46 | 148.10 | -0.64 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | 147.95 | 148.10 | -0.15 |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 147.72 | 147.20 | +0.52 |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 146.84 | 146.80 | +0.04 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | 146.49 | 146.00 | +0.49 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | 145.62 | 145.46 | +0.16 |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 145.17 | 145.00 | +0.17 |
| Sep 12, 2024 | 144.85 | 144.80 | +0.05 |
| Aug 13, 2024 | 144.67 | 114.40 | +30.27 |
| Jul 12, 2024 | 144.40 | 144.10 | +0.30 |
| Jun 13, 2024 | 131.63 | 131.90 | -0.27 |
| May 14, 2024 | 131.50 | 131.30 | +0.20 |
| Apr 11, 2024 | 131.00 | 131.20 | -0.20 |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | 156.6 | 156.6 | 0 ↓ |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 157.7 | 157.0 | -0.66 ↓ |
| May 13, 2026 | 156.5 | 156.0 | -0.49 ↓ |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 154.0 | 154.4 | +0.37 ↑ |
