Producer Price Index PPI Forecast
Below is a forecast of the U.S. producer price index, or PPI, broken down by month. This forecast is produced based on prior values of the PPI along with other factors such as commodity prices, currency exchange rates and economic indicators. To learn more about how this forecast is produced, please see our methodology page.
U.S. Producer Price Index, PPI, Predicted Values
Price Index All Commodities. 1982=100. Not Seasonally Adjusted
| Month | Date | Forecast Value | Avg Error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Jul 2026 | 284.1 | ±0.0 |
| 1 | Aug 2026 | 284.0 | ±0.5 |
| 2 | Sep 2026 | 279.2 | ±0.7 |
| 3 | Oct 2026 | 278.1 | ±0.8 |
| 4 | Nov 2026 | 277.4 | ±0.8 |
| 5 | Dec 2026 | 279.4 | ±0.9 |
| 6 | Jan 2027 | 280.1 | ±0.9 |
| 7 | Feb 2027 | 286.2 | ±0.9 |
| 8 | Mar 2027 | 288.8 | ±1.0 |
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All Commodities Price Index. 1982=100. Not Seasonally Adjusted.
What Causes the Producer Price Index?
The primary cause of the PPI is crude oil prices, both WTI and Brent. As the price of crude oil goes up, the PPI will go up.
Another cause is the price of natural gas (Henry Hub). As the price of natural gas goes up, the PPI will go up.
The Canadian Dollar, Australian Dollar and Singapore Dollar also figure heavily in the causation of the PPI. As the AUD, CAD and SGD strengthen versus the U.S. dollar, the PPI will go up. One of the reasons these currencies are causes of the PPI is because they also figure heavily in the causation of crude oil prices.
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| August 28, 2026 | |
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7711.76 |
| U.S. GDP Growth, YoY % | 2.10 |
| U.S. Inflation Rate, % | 3.30 |
| Gold Price, $/oz-t | 4562.75 |
| Crude Oil Futures, $/bbl | 83.44 |
| U.S. 10 Year Treasury, % | 4.73 |