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The Producer Price Index (PPI) of the U.S. showed inflationary pressure higher than expected in its most recent report, published on January 30, 2026, by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Here are the key data points from the close of December (reported today):
Monthly PPI: Increased by 0.5%, doubling the forecast of analysts who expected 0.2%.
Year-on-Year PPI: Stood at 3.0%, remaining steady compared to the previous month and exceeding market expectations that anticipated a moderation to 2.7%.
Core PPI: Excluding food and energy, the year-on-year index jumped to 3.3% (up from 3.1% previously), suggesting that wholesale costs remain "sticky."
Immediate impact:
This increase, driven mainly by the services sector (which rose by 0.7%), has generated nervousness in financial markets, as it could delay potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Reuters analysts note that companies are passing on the costs of tariffs and logistics to final prices.
The next PPI report (corresponding to January 2026) is scheduled for February 27, 2026.