Eurozone April PPI -1.0% vs -0.4% m/m expected

Prior -0.4%PPI -5.7% vs -5.3% y/y expectedPrior -7.8%Producer prices in the euro area declined in April but owes much to a drop in energy prices. If you strip that out, PPI actually increased by 0.2% on the month instead. Here's the breakdown:Intermediate goods +0.3%Energy -3.6%Capital goods +0.2%Durable consumer goods +0.2%Non-durable consumer goods +0.1% This article was written by Justin Low at www.forexlive.com.

Eurozone April PPI -1.0% vs -0.4% m/m expected
  • Prior -0.4%
  • PPI -5.7% vs -5.3% y/y expected
  • Prior -7.8%

Producer prices in the euro area declined in April but owes much to a drop in energy prices. If you strip that out, PPI actually increased by 0.2% on the month instead. Here's the breakdown:

  • Intermediate goods +0.3%
  • Energy -3.6%
  • Capital goods +0.2%
  • Durable consumer goods +0.2%
  • Non-durable consumer goods +0.1%
This article was written by Justin Low at www.forexlive.com.