📊 US PPI July 2025 Shocks the Market
PPI: +0.9% m/m (Forecast: +0.2%; Previous: 0.0%)
Core PPI: +0.9% m/m (Forecast: +0.2%; Previous: 0.0%)
Unemployment Claims: 224K (Forecast: 225K)
- Both PPI and Core PPI increased significantly, more than 4 times the forecast → inflationary pressure from production is widespread, not just due to energy prices. The labor market remains strong.
➡️Fed may continue to keep interest rates high for longer → USD benefits, gold & stocks face adjustment pressure.