Economic Updates: Slightly Positive for base metals and dollar index


Below are the various economic updates which seems slightly positive for base metals and dollar index.

Economic updates

USD: PPI m/m at 6:00 PM

Measures: Change in the price of finished goods and services sold by producers

Released monthly, about 13 days after the month ends

Next Release Date: July 14, 2022

Source changed series calculation formula as of Feb 2014

It’s a leading indicator of consumer inflation – when producers charge more for goods and services the higher costs are usually passed on to the consumer;

Forecast- [0.8%]
Previous- [0.5%]
Actual- ?

Impact- The forecast figure seems to be slightly positive for base metals and the dollar index. The actual figure to release at 6:00 PM.


USD: Core PPI m/m at 6:00 PM

Measures: Change in the price of finished goods and services sold by producers, excluding food and energy

Released monthly, about 13 days after the month ends

Next Release Date: July 14, 2022

Source changed series calculation formula as of Feb 2014. Food and energy prices make up about 40% of overall PPI which tends to mute the importance of the Core data

Forecast- [0.6%]
Previous- [0.4%]
Actual- ?

Impact- The forecast figure seems to be slightly positive for base metals and the dollar index. The actual figure to release at 6:00 PM

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Source: Forex Factory


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