Core PPI up more than expected, increases 0.7% compared to the 0.3% estimate

CNBC Television | January 30, 2026 at 03:32 PM UTC
Bearish 95% Confidence
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Key Points

  • Core PPI for December increased by 0.7% month-over-month, substantially higher than the 0.3% estimate.
  • Headline PPI rose 0.5% month-over-month, also above the 0.3% estimate.
  • Year-over-year core PPI (excluding food and energy) was 3.3%, surpassing the 2.9% expectation and marking the warmest reading since July of last year.

AI Summary

The video reports on the December Producer Price Index (PPI) data, revealing that core PPI and other inflation measures significantly exceeded expectations. The speaker emphasizes that these higher-than-anticipated figures are 'not good news' for inflation, leading to a negative reaction in market futures.

Model Analysis Breakdown

Model Sentiment Confidence
Gemini 2.5 Flash Bearish 95%
Consensus Bearish 95%