US Core PPI – Final Demand Less Foods and Energy

Core Producer Price Index (Core PPI) measures the average change in selling prices received by domestic producers for goods and services, excluding volatile items like food and energy. By omitting these categories, Core PPI provides a more stable view of underlying inflation trends at the wholesale level. It helps economists and policymakers anticipate future consumer inflation, as changes in producer prices often influence retail prices. Core PPI is crucial for business planning, cost analysis, and guiding monetary policy decisions.