European Investor
11 Jun 2026, 15:13
U.S. Producer Inflation Surprises to the Upside in May
U.S. producer prices rose more than expected in May, highlighting persistent inflation pressures at the wholesale level despite signs of cooling in parts of the economy.
The Producer Price Index (PPI) increased 1.1% month-over-month, significantly above economists’ expectations of a 0.7% rise and matching the previous month's increase of 1.1%.
U.S. producer prices rose more than expected in May, highlighting persistent inflation pressures at the wholesale level despite signs of cooling in parts of the economy.
The Producer Price Index (PPI) increased 1.1% month-over-month, significantly above economists’ expectations of a 0.7% rise and matching the previous month's increase of 1.1%.