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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
United StatesUS PPI Ex Food, Energy and Trade climbed to 131.63 in May 2024
FMPMonthlyReleased June 2024
US PPI Ex Food, Energy and Trade climbed to 131.63 in May 2024, released June 2024, up 0.13 from April's 131.5 reading. The reading matched expectations.
Latest Release
131.634000
Actual
131.900000
Consensus
131.500000
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.27
across last 3 releases
Last Call
Jun 2024
Predicted: 131.9
Actual: 131.63
Error: +0.27
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.50 | INDEX | Bullish Stocks | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.45 | FOREX | Bearish EUR | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | FOREX | Bullish USD | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.35 | COMMODITIES | Bearish Gold | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | CRYPTO | Watch | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
PPI Ex Food, Energy and Trade (United States) was reported at 131.63 in May 2024. This missed the market consensus of 131.90 by 0.27. The reading rose from the previous value of 131.50.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish EUR).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
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 2024.
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PPI Ex Food, Energy and Trade - US
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About PPI Ex Food, Energy and Trade — United States
DEFINITION
PPI Ex Food, Energy and Trade is a financial indicator that measures the change in prices of goods and services produced by industries, excluding food, energy, and trade. This indicator is used to track inflation and provide insight into the overall health of the economy. By excluding these volatile components, PPI Ex Food, Energy and Trade provides a more accurate representation of underlying price trends and can help inform business and investment 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. 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 2024): actual 131.6, consensus 131.9. Prior reading (Apr 2024): 131.5. Before that (Mar 2024): 131.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print. Current dynamics are the primary headwind in the projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks, r=0.50) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.