About PPI Report (US Producer Prices)
The Producer Price Index measures what US producers are paid, rather than what consumers pay — inflation one step up the supply chain. The Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes it at 8:30 AM Eastern, and the countdown above tracks the next release.
Traders watch it as an early signal: costs that rise at the factory gate often reach the shelf a few months later, so a surprising PPI shifts expectations for CPI before CPI arrives. Certain components matter beyond their size, because several feed directly into the PCE index the Federal Reserve targets — which is why a PPI print can move rate expectations even on a quiet day.
As with CPI, the core measure excluding food and energy is the one to read first, and the month-on-month change usually tells you more than the annual rate about where pressure is building right now.
Upcoming dates
| 2026 | Thursday, October 15, 2026next |
| 2026 | Friday, November 13, 2026 |
| 2026 | Tuesday, December 15, 2026 |
FAQ
When is the next PPI report released?
PPI Report (US Producer Prices) is on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 8:30 AM EDT. That is 7 days from today. The BLS publishes the Producer Price Index at 8:30 AM Eastern, generally in the middle of the month, covering the previous month. Upcoming dates are listed above.
What is the difference between PPI and CPI?
PPI measures prices received by producers; CPI measures prices paid by consumers. PPI sits earlier in the supply chain and can point to where consumer inflation is heading.
Why do markets care about PPI?
It is an early read on inflation pressure, and several of its components feed directly into the PCE price index the Federal Reserve targets.
What time is PPI released?
8:30 AM Eastern Time, the same hour as CPI and the jobs report. The countdown above converts it to your timezone.