Supply Chain Sizzles: Why September’s PPI Jump Could Reignite the Inflation Debate
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) delivered a sharp reminder this week that the battle against inflation is far from over. The Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand surged by 0.3 percent in September 2025, rebounding from a slight dip in August.
U.S. Producer Prices in Focus Ahead of September 10 Release
The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its Producer Price Index (PPI) on September 10, 2025, covering August data. This isn’t just another economic figure buried in the calendar. For traders, investors, and policymakers, the PPI offers one of the earliest monthly snapshots of inflation, and its influence can ripple across currencies, bonds, stocks, and commodities.