US PPI Rises 0.3% in October, Slightly Below Analyst Estimates
Key Facts
The US Producer Price Index (PPI) increased by 0.3% in October. CNBC reported that the actual reading was slightly lower than the Dow Jones consensus estimate, which had anticipated a 0.4% increase.
The data reflects ongoing inflationary pressures at the wholesale level, though the slight miss suggests a marginally cooler pace than markets expected. This follows the Super Core CPI monthly reading of 0.44% reported on November 10, 2026.
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is scheduled to deliver a speech on November 16, 2026, as markets look for further clarity on monetary policy following these inflation updates.
Latest Updates · 2
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Update: The Producer Price Index reading for September was revised upward to 1.4%. Additionally, annual inflation accelerated to a rate of 6.5% in October 2026.
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Update: The annual Producer Price Index rose 6.5% in October 2026, missing the 6.6% expectation. Additionally, the annual core PPI, which excludes volatile categories, reached 5%.