US’ final demand PPI falls in August, goods prices edge up: BLS

The seasonally-adjusted US producer price index for final demand edged down by 0.1 per cent month on month (MoM) in August this year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Final demand prices grew by 0.7 per cent MoM in July and 0.1 per cent MoM in June.

The seasonally-adjusted US producer price index for final demand fell by 0.1 per cent month on month (MoM) in August.
On an unadjusted basis, the index rose by 2.6 per cent for the 12 months ended in August.
The August drop is attributable to a 0.2-per cent MoM fall in prices for final demand services.
In contrast, the index for final demand goods rose by 0.1 per cent MoM—the fourth consecutive advance.

On an unadjusted basis, the index rose by 2.6 per cent for the 12 months ended in August.

The August decrease is attributable to a 0.2-per cent MoM decline in prices for final demand services. In contrast, the index for final demand goods inched up by 0.1 per cent MoM—the fourth consecutive advance.

Prices for final demand less foods, energy and trade services rose by 0.3 per cent MoM in August—the fourth consecutive increase. For the 12 months ended in August, this particular index moved up by 2.8 per cent—the largest 12-month advance since climbing by 3.5 per cent in March 2025.

The index for apparel wholesaling also increased in the month.

Leading the August increase in the index for final demand goods, prices for final demand goods less foods and energy rose by 0.3 per cent MoM. Prices for final demand energy declined by 0.4 per cent MoM.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)