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US Factory Gate Prices Expected to Rise 0.2% in October, Core PPI to Accelerate to 3%
Team FS
14/Nov/2024

What's Covered Under the Article:
- US factory gate prices are expected to rise 0.2% in October, after a flat reading in September.
- Annual producer price inflation is expected to accelerate to 2.3% in October 2024 from the previous 1.8%.
- Core PPI, excluding volatile food and energy, is projected to rise 0.3% month-over-month, pushing the annual rate to 3%.
The US Producer Price Index (PPI) is expected to show a 0.2% month-over-month increase in October 2024, following a flat reading in September. This suggests a slight acceleration in inflation at the factory gate level, reflecting potential price pressures within the US economy.
On an annual basis, producer price inflation is forecast to accelerate to 2.3% from 1.8%, marking a significant rise after hitting the lowest level in seven months. This increase indicates a possible shift in inflationary dynamics as the broader economy experiences fluctuating pressures.
Core PPI Projections
In addition to the headline PPI, the core PPI, which excludes volatile categories such as food and energy, is projected to rise by 0.3% month-over-month. This marks an uptick from the 0.2% increase in September, signaling a potential acceleration in underlying inflationary trends in the manufacturing and industrial sectors.
The annual core PPI is anticipated to rise to 3% in October 2024, up from 2.8% in the previous month. This suggests that while overall inflation may remain somewhat controlled, core inflation is still experiencing upward pressure, possibly reflecting sustained cost increases in key industrial inputs.
Market and Economic Implications
This projected increase in PPI and the core PPI could have important implications for the US Federal Reserve's stance on monetary policy. If inflationary pressures continue to rise, particularly in the core measure, the Fed may have to consider tighter monetary policy or adjust interest rates to keep inflation in check.
The PPI data also provides insight into the broader economic environment, offering a snapshot of price trends at the producer level. Higher PPI readings can indicate rising production costs that might eventually be passed on to consumers, contributing to consumer price inflation. Thus, the outlook for PPI and core PPI remains an important indicator to watch as it reflects the health of the manufacturing sector and broader inflationary trends in the economy.
In conclusion, with PPI and core PPI expected to rise in October 2024, it signals inflationary pressures that could influence the broader economic outlook and monetary policy decisions in the near future.
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