August comparisons were revised
August headline PPI is now 0.5% monthly and 5.6% annually, versus the originally published 0.4% and 5.4%. The August index excluding food, energy and trade services is 0.3% monthly and 4.8% annually.
PPI and CPI answer different questions
PPI measures selling prices received by domestic producers for goods and services. CPI measures prices paid by consumers. Their coverage and weights differ, so a PPI movement does not translate directly into the next CPI reading.
For this release, separate the total index from its goods and services components. For any measure described as core, check exactly what is excluded: excluding food and energy differs from excluding food, energy and trade services.
BLS September results and schedule
What drove the increase?
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What drove the increase?
Final-demand goods rose 2.6% and services 0.8% in September. Energy prices contributed to the goods increase. Monthly changes are seasonally adjusted; annual changes are unadjusted.
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Is there a saved forecast comparison?
No verified numerical consensus was saved before this release. The August figures are prior observations, not forecasts.
PPI release FAQ
When is the next PPI release?
October PPI is scheduled for November 13, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET (EST).
Is there a saved forecast comparison?
No verified numerical consensus was saved before this release. The August figures are prior observations, not forecasts.