Wholesale prices rose 6.3% in a year, the most since 2022
The Producer Price Index jumped 1.3% in September, the biggest monthly gain since March 2022. It is a gauge of what businesses pay, and consumers usually meet it later.
Most inflation headlines are about what shoppers pay. This one is about what businesses pay, and it came in hot.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Producer Price Index for final demand rose 1.3% in September 2026 on a seasonally adjusted basis. The release came out on Oct 15, 2026. That is the largest…
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