December PPI rises 0.4%, annual increase hits 3.3%, goods lead with 0.7%, matching expectations.

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January 14, 2025. The report shows that the prices for final demand goods increased by 0.6% in December, which was in line with expectations. The 9.7% jump in gasoline prices significantly contributed to this overall increase.

Here’s a detailed breakdown of the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) report for December 2024:

  • Producer Price Index (PPI) Report for December 2024

    • Overall Increase: The PPI for final demand increased by 0.4% in December.
      • Goods: Prices for final demand goods rose by 0.7%.
      • Services: The index for final demand services increased by 0.2%.
    • Annual Increase: For the 12 months ended in December 2024, prices for final demand advanced by 3.3%.

    Breakdown by Sector

    • Energy: A significant contributor to the rise in goods prices, with notable increases in gasoline and heating oil prices.
    • Food: Prices for food also saw a slight uptick, particularly in categories like fruits, vegetables, and dairy products.
    • Core PPI: Excluding food and energy, the core PPI increased by 0.3% in December, indicating underlying inflation pressures.

    Impact

    • Supply Chain: Continued supply chain disruptions contributed to the price increases, particularly in the goods sector.
    • Labor Costs: Rising labor costs have impacted service prices, albeit to a lesser extent than goods.

    Outlook

    • Inflation: The data suggests that inflationary pressures remain, with goods prices showing more volatility than services.
    • Federal Reserve: These figures are likely to be considered by the Federal Reserve when making decisions about future monetary policy
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https://www.bls.gov/pPI/

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