The Producer Price Index (PPI) program measures the average change over time in the selling prices received by domestic producers for their output. The prices included in the PPI are from the first commercial transaction for many products and some services.
Next Release: September 12, 2008
August 2008 PPI data are scheduled to be released on September 12, 2008, at 8:30 A.M. Eastern Time.
August 19, 2008
The Producer Price Index for Finished Goods advanced 1.2 percent in July, seasonally
adjusted. This increase followed a 1.8-percent jump in June and a 1.4-percent rise in
May. The index for finished goods other than foods and energy advanced 0.7 percent
after edging up 0.2 percent in June.
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