Producer Price Index News

Swiss March Economic Update: Slight Rise in Producer and Import Prices Signals Market Trends

In March, Switzerland's Producer and Import Price Index rose by 0.1%, driven by higher prices for cocoa, chocolate, tea, and coffee, while petroleum products saw a decline. Annuall...

Italy's Producer Prices Surge by 6.2% in February 2025, Signaling Economic Shifts

Italy's Producer Price Index (PPI) surged by 6.2% in February 2025 year-on-year, with a 0.7% monthly increase, as reported by Istat, highlighting significant economic trends.

UK Halts Producer Price Index Publications: A Deep Dive into the Chain-Linking Conundrum

The UK's Office for National Statistics has temporarily suspended the publication of producer price indices due to issues with the chain-linking methodology. The consumer price ind...

UK Halts Producer Price Index Release Due to Calculation Issues

The UK's Office for National Statistics has temporarily suspended the publication of producer and services producer price indices due to identified issues with calculation methods....

February Sees a 4% Surge in Japan's Producer Prices, Aligning with Forecasts

Japan's Producer Price Index rose by 4% in February year-on-year, meeting expectations. The monthly PPI remained stable, while export prices grew by 1.2% yearly and 0.5% monthly. I...

January 2025 Sees a 4.4% Surge in Italian Producer Prices: A Deep Dive

In January 2025, Italy's Producer Price Index rose by 4.4% year-on-year, with significant growth in the wood, paper, and printing industry, and a notable increase in coke and refin...

China's Inflation Takes a Surprising Turn: A Deep Dive into the 0.7% Drop

China's inflation rate unexpectedly drops by 0.7% in February, contrary to the anticipated increase. Monthly consumer prices and the Producer Price Index also see declines, signali...

Swiss Economy Sees Slight Uptick: January Producer and Import Prices Rise by 0.1%

In January, Switzerland's Producer and Import Price Index saw a slight increase of 0.1%, influenced by higher prices in petroleum products, watches, and medical supplies, despite a...

December 2024 Sees a 1.1% Surge in Italian Producer Prices: A Closer Look

In December 2024, Italy's Producer Price Index rose by 1.1% year-on-year, with the wood, paper, and printing industry leading the growth. The refined petroleum products sector, how...

Wall Street Ends on a High Note as Investors Eye Upcoming Bank Earnings

The U.S. stock market closed with mixed results as investors awaited major bank earnings and digested the disappointing December Producer Price Index report. The Dow Jones and S&P ...

China's Inflation Rate Dips Slightly to 0.1% in December, PPI Also Sees Decline

China's annual inflation rate slightly decreased to 0.1% in December, with the Producer Price Index also declining by 2.3% year-on-year, according to the National Bureau of Statist...

China's Inflation Rate Dips to 0.2% in November: A Closer Look

China's annual inflation rate for November was reported at 0.2%, a slight decrease from the 0.3% recorded in the previous month. Consumer prices declined by 0.6% on a monthly basis...

US Markets Brace for a Quiet Start Ahead of Crucial Economic Data

Major US stock markets are expected to open quietly on Monday as investors eagerly await the release of key economic data later this week. Today's focus will be on a new report on ...

US Markets Await Key Economic Data: What to Expect This Week

US stock markets are set for a muted start on Monday as investors await key economic data releases later this week. The focus is on the upcoming inflation report, jobless claims, a...

China's Inflation Rate Dips to 0.2% in November: What Does This Mean for the Economy?

China's annual inflation rate dropped to 0.2% in November, down from 0.3% in October, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. Consumer prices fell by 0.6% on a monthly basi...

China's Inflation Rate Dips to 0.2% in November, Raising Economic Concerns

China's annual inflation rate came in slightly lower than expected at 0.2% in November, decreasing from the 0.3% figure registered last month, according to the country's National B...