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Data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
United StatesUS Core PPI MoM fell to 0.4% in May 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMonthlyReleased June 2026
US Core PPI MoM fell to 0.4% in May 2026, released June 2026, down 0.3% from April's 0.7% reading. The print came in cooler than the 0.5% consensus, a softer print than forecasters anticipated. The print is running well above the 12-month average of 0.33%. Over the past 3 months, Core PPI MoM averaged 0.53%, vs 0.6% in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 74th percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
0.4
Actual
0.5
Consensus
0.7
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.38 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Jun 2026
Predicted: 0.73
Actual: 0.4
Error: +0.32
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.60 | FOREX | Bullish USD | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.59 | FOREX | Bearish EUR | → View |
| NZD/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.54 | FOREX | Bearish NZD | → View |
| GBP/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.47 | FOREX | Bearish GBP | → View |
| AUD/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.46 | FOREX | Bearish AUD | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Core PPI MoM (United States) was reported at 0.4% in June 2026. This missed the market consensus of 0.5% by 0.1%. The reading fell from the previous value of 0.7%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through June 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 0.46%, ranging from -0.1% to 1% across 10 releases. This is classified as a medium-impact indicator released on a monthly basis.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 0.63%, up from the prior three at 0.6%. Volatility over the past year (σ 0.37%) is higher than the prior year (σ 0.22%). In June readings over the past 3 years, Core PPI MoM has averaged 0.17%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with USD/JPY (Bullish USD). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish EUR). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0.38%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for July 15, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include NY Empire State Manufacturing Index (Jun 15) and Industrial Production MoM (Jun 15).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update June 2026.
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Core PPI MoM - US
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About Core PPI MoM — United States
DEFINITION
Core PPI MoM stands for Core Producer Price Index Month-over-Month and is a key financial indicator used to measure the change in prices received by domestic producers for goods and services, excluding volatile food and energy prices. This indicator provides valuable insights into inflationary pressures in the economy and is closely monitored by investors, policymakers, and businesses to make informed decisions.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Inflation prints feed directly into central-bank policy expectations and real-yield calculations, and are among the most rate-sensitive releases on the calendar. Surprises against consensus can drive short-term moves, particularly when the print breaks an established trend. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (May 2026): actual 0.4 %, consensus 0.5 %. Prior reading (Apr 2026): 1 %. Before that (Mar 2026): 0.1 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a lower reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with USD/JPY (Bullish USD, r=0.60) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.