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18 March 2026 19:36  |

US PPI Rises Higher Than Expected

US producer prices (PPI) rose 0.7% (m/m) in February 2026, higher than 0.5% in January and far exceeding expectations of 0.3%. This was the largest monthly increase in seven months, driven by a 1.1% jump in goods prices and a 0.5% increase in services prices.

The stronger-than-expected PPI increase indicates that upstream inflationary pressures are strengthening again, potentially limiting the scope for monetary policy easing if it begins to spread to consumer prices. In a market context, this data tends to reinforce the "higher for longer" interest rate narrative, especially when confirmed by other inflation indicators and energy price movements. (alg)

Source: Newsmaker.id

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