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Macro EconomyMediumUpdated•Originally published 27 February 2026•Updated 27 February 2026•

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US PPI Rises 0.5% in January as Annual Wholesale Inflation Reaches 2.9%

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Key Facts

1US core wholesale prices rose by 0.8% in January.

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What changed: The story was updated to include headline PPI figures (0.5% monthly and 2.9% annually), providing broader context to the previously reported core inflation data.

The US Producer Price Index (PPI) rose by 0.5% in January, while core wholesale prices surged by 0.8%, significantly exceeding market expectations. On an annual basis, wholesale prices recorded a 2.9% increase compared to January 2024, highlighting persistent inflationary pressures at the producer level. This data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics suggests that inflation remains stickier than anticipated, fueling concerns over the future trajectory of consumer prices. Consequently, investors are recalibrating their expectations for the Federal Reserve's interest rate path, now anticipating rates to remain elevated for a longer duration. The report triggered immediate market volatility, weighing on major indices like the SPY and QQQ while driving up US10Y Treasury yields. The US Dollar also strengthened against the EUR/USD as the prospects for near-term rate cuts faded.