US Core Wholesale Prices Rise 0.8% in January
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- •US core producer price index rose 0.8% in January 2026 compared to December 2025.
- •The increase was driven primarily by higher prices in the services sector within wholesale markets.
- •Stock index futures in the US declined immediately following the release of the January wholesale inflation data.
- •The January rise in core wholesale prices was significantly above economists' consensus forecasts.
- •The inflation data was published on February 27, 2026.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the Federal Reserve raises interest rates in response to persistent wholesale inflation borrowing costs for businesses and consumers would increase, potentially slowing economic growth and cooling inflation.
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Higher wholesale inflation raises concerns about Federal Reserve rate hikes, which can reduce equity valuations.
This is not investment advice. Market exposure is based on conditional event analysis.
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FINANCEBloomberg - MarketsStocks Slide as Wholesale Inflation Heats Up | Closing BellFINANCEBloomberg - MarketsUS Producer Prices Climb in January, Pushed Higher by ServicesFINANCECNBC - Top NewsCore wholesale prices rose 0.8% in January, much more than expectedFINANCEMarketWatch - Top StoriesWholesale prices rise sharply and point to persistent inflation