2025.09.1012:30:00UTC+00U.S. Producer Price Index Signals Cooling Inflation: August Sees Decline to 0.3%

In a promising sign for the U.S. economy, the Producer Price Index (PPI) excluding food, energy, and transport exhibited further moderation, declining to 0.3% in August from the previous month's 0.6%, according to the latest figures updated on September 10, 2025. This latest adjustment in the PPI marks a month-over-month slow down, easing inflation concerns that have been building over previous months.

The decrease from July’s 0.6% to August's 0.3% underscores a continued cooling in inflationary pressures, which might influence future monetary policy decisions. Economists and policymakers are carefully observing these shifts within the broader context of the post-pandemic economic recovery.

These figures provide a more refined snapshot of producer prices without the volatility often introduced by food, energy, and transport costs, offering a clearer insight into underlying inflation trends. As businesses and investors alike assess the potential impacts, this decline may signal stabilization ahead, potentially offering some relief in achieving sustainable economic growth moving forward.