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  • Writer's pictureAvi Shaposhnik

Led by a surge in food prices, the U.S. PPI rose more than expected in July.


Against expectations, headline producer prices demonstrated resilience with a robust +0.3% month-on-month increase, marking the most significant leap since January 2023. The year-on-year rise reached 0.8%, offering crucial insights into potential inflationary pressures. Hedgify, is here to address managing price inflation through smart solutions and strategies, such as Price Protection Guarantee and more.

  • Headline producer prices rise more than expected, recording a +0.3% month-on-month jump - the largest since January 2023.

  • Final demand services index climbs 0.5% in July, led by a significant 7.6% rise in portfolio management prices.

  • Final demand goods witness a slight 0.1% increase, driven by a 0.5% surge in food prices.

  • Prices for final demand services, excluding trade and transportation, move up by 0.2% - the most significant uptick since February.

July witnessed a 0.5% upswing in the index for final demand services, showcasing its most substantial rise since August 2022. An impressive 7.6% surge in portfolio management prices fueled a substantial chunk of this growth. Notably, final demand trade, transportation, and warehousing services contributed by moving up 0.3%.

Final demand goods experienced a modest 0.1% price hike in July, following a period of stagnation in June. This increase can be attributed primarily to the 0.5% rise in food prices, while prices for final demand goods excluding food and energy remained unchanged.


Within the realm of final demand goods, specific products have seen notable changes. Meat prices surged by 5.0%, while diesel fuel prices dropped by 7.1%. Gas fuels, utility natural gas, and motor vehicles witnessed price rises, while gasoline, fresh fruits, and plastic resins experienced declines.


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