US Producer Price Index Falls for a Second Month

The video discusses changes in demand and core metrics, highlighting a slight monthly demand decrease and a core increase exceeding forecasts. It examines the role of trade services in retailer margins, showing a consistent rise. Yearly demand and core metrics show a decline, indicating positive changes in the Producer Price Index (PPI) compared to the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

What was the forecasted change in demand on a month-over-month basis?

• 1/10 of a percent decrease

• 2/10 of a percent increase

• 3/10 of a percent decrease

• 4/10 of a percent increase

How much did the core rise compared to the estimate?

• 1/10 more than estimated

• 4/10 more than estimated

• 2/10 more than estimated

• 3/10 more than estimated

What is the equivalent of trade services in the context of PPI?

• Import tariffs

• Wholesale prices

• Consumer prices

• Retailer margins

What was the year-over-year final demand percentage change?

• From 5.8% to 5.6%

• From 7.6% to 7.3%

• From 8.7% to 9.8%

• From 9.8% to 8.7%

How did the core with trade services change year-over-year?

• From 5.8% to 5.6%

• From 5.6% to 5.8%

• From 8.7% to 9.8%

• From 7.3% to 7.6%