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The Producer Price Index (PPI) measures the average change over time in the prices that domestic producers receive for the goods and services they produce. The PPI is reported monthly by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and is widely used by economists, businesses, and policymakers to gauge inflation and price trends in the economy.
The PPI is important because it measures the changes in input costs that businesses face when producing goods and services. It is also an important indicator of inflation because producers may pass on cost increases to consumers in the form of higher prices. Thus, the PPI can provide early warning signs of inflationary pressures in the economy, allowing policymakers to take action to prevent inflation from getting out of hand. The PPI is broken down into three main subcategories: finished goods, intermediate goods, and crude goods. Finished goods are products that are ready for sale to consumers, intermediate goods are products that are used to produce finished goods, and crude goods are products that are still in their raw state. The PPI is used by businesses to monitor their input costs and adjust prices accordingly. It is also used by investors to assess inflation expectations and make investment decisions. Policymakers, including the Federal Reserve, use the PPI to assess inflation trends and determine appropriate monetary policy.
ADP Employment Change NEXT:1-Jun-2023 |
Average Hourly Earnings NEXT:2-Jun-2023 |
Average Weekly Hours NEXT:2-Jun-2023 |
Budget Balance NEXT:12-Jun-2023 |
Building Permits NEXT:20-Jun-2023 |
Business Inventories / Sales Ratio NEXT:15-Jun-2023 |
Business Inventories m/m NEXT:15-Jun-2023 |
Business Inventories y/y NEXT:15-Jun-2023 |
Business Sales m/m NEXT:15-Jun-2023 |
Business Sales y/y NEXT:15-Jun-2023 |
Capacity Utilization Rate m/m NEXT:15-Jun-2023 |
Capital Account Balance NEXT:22-Jun-2023 |
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