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Data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
United StatesUS PPI climbed to 146.84 in December 2024
U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMonthlyReleased January 2025
US PPI climbed to 146.84 in December 2024, released January 2025, up 0.32 from November's 146.52 reading. The reading matched expectations. PPI has now risen for 8 consecutive months. Over the past 3 months, PPI averaged 146.05, vs 144.9 in the prior 3-month window. PPI is now the highest in 9 months.
Latest Release
146.842
Actual
146.8
Consensus
146.521
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.3
across last 10 releases
Last Call
Jan 2025
Predicted: 147.03
Actual: 146.84
Error: +0.19
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/CAD | ▲ Direct | +0.56 | FOREX | Bullish USD | → View |
| AUD/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.49 | FOREX | Bearish AUD | → View |
| AAPL | ▲ Direct | +0.46 | STOCKS | Bullish AAPL | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.44 | FOREX | Bearish EUR | → View |
| GOOGL | ▼ Inverse | −0.41 | STOCKS | Bearish GOOGL | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
PPI (United States) was reported at 146.84 in January 2025. This beat the market consensus of 146.80 by 0.04. The reading rose from the previous value of 146.52. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through May 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 152.30 Index Nov 2009=100, ranging from 149.33 Index Nov 2009=100 to 157.66 Index Nov 2009=100 across 11 releases. This is classified as a high-impact indicator released on a monthly basis.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 156.01 Index Nov 2009=100, up from the prior three at 152.27 Index Nov 2009=100. Volatility over the past year (σ 2.60 Index Nov 2009=100) is higher than the prior year (σ 1.31 Index Nov 2009=100). In May readings over the past 3 years, PPI Final Demand has averaged 148.53 Index Nov 2009=100.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with USD/CAD (Bullish USD). A secondary relationship exists with AUD/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish AUD). Over the last 10 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0.30 Index Nov 2009=100.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index (Jun 18) and Initial Jobless Claims (Jun 18).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update May 2026.
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About PPI — United States
DEFINITION
US PPI Final Demand rose to 157.659 in May, up from April’s 156.011, marking a steady increase in producer prices. This month’s gain continues the upward trend observed since August 2025, reflecting persistent inflationary pressures. Market participants will watch upcoming CPI data closely for further inflation signals. Updated 6/12/26
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. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (May 2026): actual 157.7 Index Nov 2009=100. Prior reading (Apr 2026): 156 Index Nov 2009=100. Before that (Mar 2026): 154.4 Index Nov 2009=100.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with USD/CAD (Bullish USD, r=0.56) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.