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United StatesUS WPI Food Index YoY fell to 7.47% in January 2025
FMPMonthlyReleased February 2025
US WPI Food Index YoY fell to 7.47% in January 2025, released February 2025, down 1.42% from December's 8.89% reading. The reading missed the 9.4% consensus by 1.93%.
Latest Release
7.470000
Actual
9.400000
Consensus
8.890000
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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
WPI Food Index YoY (United States) was reported at 7.47% in January 2025. This missed the market consensus of 9.4% by 1.93%. The reading fell from the previous value of 8.89%.
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 February 2025.
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WPI Food Index YoY - US
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About WPI Food Index YoY — United States
DEFINITION
The WPI Food Index YoY is a financial indicator that measures the year-over-year change in the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) for food products. It provides insight into the overall price trends for food items at the wholesale level, which can have a significant impact on consumer prices and inflation. This indicator is commonly used by economists and policymakers to monitor the health of the food industry and make informed decisions about economic policies.
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'S NEXT
This indicator correlates most strongly with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks, r=0.50) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.