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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
United StatesUS Producer Price Index climbed to 157.66 in May 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased June 2026
US Producer Price Index climbed to 157.66 in May 2026, released June 2026, up 1.65 from April's 156.01 reading. The reading matched the 157.5 consensus. Producer Price Index has now risen for 8 consecutive months. Over the past 3 months, Producer Price Index averaged 154.58, vs 151.82 in the prior 3-month window. Producer Price Index is now the highest in 16 months.
Latest Release
157.659
Actual
157.5
Consensus
156.011
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.59
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Jun 2026
Predicted: 158.13
Actual: 157.66
Error: +0.47
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSFT | ▼ Inverse | −0.62 | STOCKS | Bearish MSFT | → View |
| GOOGL | ▲ Direct | +0.59 | STOCKS | Bullish GOOGL | → View |
| GBP/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.49 | FOREX | Bearish GBP | → View |
| NZD/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.48 | FOREX | Bearish NZD | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.40 | CRYPTO | Bearish BTC | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Producer Price Index (United States) was reported at 157.66 in June 2026. This beat the market consensus of 157.50 by 0.16. The reading rose from the previous value of 156.01. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through June 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 151.99, ranging from 148.24 to 157.66 across 9 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 155.80, up from the prior three at 151.14.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with MSFT (Bearish MSFT). A secondary relationship exists with GOOGL, positively correlated (Bullish GOOGL). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0.59.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for July 15, 2026. 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 June 2026.
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About Producer Price Index — United States
DEFINITION
The Producer Price Index (PPI) is a key economic indicator that measures the average change in prices received by domestic producers for their goods and services. It provides valuable insight into inflationary pressures and can help businesses and policymakers make informed decisions about pricing and economic policies. The PPI is often used as a leading indicator of consumer price inflation and is closely monitored by investors, analysts, and government agencies.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. 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, consensus 157.5. Prior reading (Apr 2026): 156.5. Before that (Mar 2026): 154.
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 MSFT (Bearish MSFT, r=-0.62) — a useful reference for stocks-focused traders.