U.S. February PPI MoM Rises 0.7%, Exceeding Expectations

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Release Time: 03/18/2026 12:36:43

Summary

U.S. February PPI MoM rose 0.7%, exceeding forecasts of 0.3% and the prior 0.50%. The annual rate reached 3.4%, a two-year high. The Fear & Greed Index shows mixed signals as traders evaluate inflation risks. Altcoins to watch may experience volatility amid shifting market sentiment.

Odaily Planet Daily report: The U.S. February PPI monthly rate came in at 0.7%, the largest increase since July 2025, exceeding expectations of 0.3% and up from the previous value of 0.50%.

The U.S. February PPI annual rate rose to 3.4%, the highest since February last year, exceeding expectations of 2.9% and up from the prior value of 2.90%.

The U.S. core PPI for February rose 0.5% month-over-month, compared to an expectation of 0.30% and a prior value of 0.80%.

U.S. core PPI annual rate for February came in at 3.9%, above expectations of 3.7% and compared to the previous value of 3.60%. (Jin10)

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