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15 Oct 2026, 15:37 UTC · 3h ago
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Higher-than-expected PPI and rising PCE estimates increase the probability of further Fed rate hikes by December. This creates a systemic headwind for companies with high debt burdens, floating-rate exposure, or high valuation multiples.
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The producer price index (PPI) rose 1.3% on Thursday, more than double the 0.6% consensus.
Newreported Thursday
So whatThis surge pushes the YoY increase to 6.3%, the highest level since December 2022.
More negative than 99% of claims this week
Wall Street estimates for September core PCE inflation have risen to 0.32%, up from 0.25% in August.
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Newestimates gathered by CNBC following Thursday data
So whatA 0.32% print would lift the YoY core inflation rate to 3.1%, moving it further from the 2% target.
More negative than 94% of claims this week
Fed futures on Thursday showed a 91% probability of at least one rate hike by December.
Newreported Thursday
So whatMarkets are now pricing in a high likelihood of tightening within the next 8 weeks.
More negative than 84% of claims this week
Excluding food, energy, and trade services, PPI prices rose 0.5%.
Newreported Thursday
So whatThis suggests inflation is broad-based rather than limited to the 20% gasoline price spike.
More negative than 76% of claims this week
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