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Wednesday, July 15, 2026

US Producer Prices Turn Negative in June, Underscoring Disinflation Trend | Trading Alert

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The U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) fell into negative territory in June 2026, signaling a notable cooling in upstream price pressures. On a month-over-month basis, producer prices declined by 0.3% in June, compared with a 1.1% increase in May 2026, according to data updated on 15 July 2026.

The figures highlight a sharp reversal in momentum: while May’s 1.1% gain reflected robust producer-level inflation versus the previous month, June’s negative reading points to easing cost pressures for businesses. The data are measured on a month-over-month basis, meaning June’s figure captures the change from May, and May’s figure represents the change from April.

The downturn in producer prices may provide some relief to concerns about persistent inflation, as PPI often feeds through to consumer prices with a lag. Markets and policymakers are likely to closely monitor upcoming readings to assess whether June’s drop marks the start of a sustained disinflationary trend or a short-term correction following May’s spike.

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