Producer Price Index: Wholesale Inflation Sees Biggest Monthly Drop Since 2020

Published on May 15, 2025

Wholesale inflation unexpectedly fell in April, experiencing its largest monthly decline in five years. The producer price index for final demand was down 0.5% month-over-month after a flat reading in March. This was lower than the expected 0.2% growth.

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