Core PPI m/m preview: US producer inflation data due
| Pair | Now | Since publish |
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| EURUSD | — | — |
| USDJPY | — | — |
The highly anticipated Core PPI m/m (USD) report is scheduled for release on August 13, 2026, at 12:30 UTC. Market consensus projects a reading of 0.3%, an uptick from the previous month’s 0.2%. This data provides crucial insights into inflationary pressures at the producer level, which often precede changes in consumer prices. The release carries a High impact rating.
Historically, this economic indicator has prompted notable market reactions across major currency pairs and gold. For EURUSD, the median 1-hour move after past releases was 11 pips, with top-quarter releases seeing moves of 21+ pips. GBPUSD has seen a median 1-hour move of 16 pips, with top-quarter releases moving 23+ pips. Gold, XAUUSD, typically experiences a median 1-hour move of 32 pips, with top-quarter releases moving 54+ pips. These figures are based on 116 to 120 releases measured since 2015.
Recent Core PPI m/m prints show varied outcomes. The July 2026 release registered 0.2%, aligning with the 0.2% forecast, and EURUSD saw an +11 pips 1-hour move. In June 2026, the actual figure was 0.4% against a 0.3% forecast, with EURUSD moving +3.7 pips. The May 2026 reading was 1% compared to a 0.5% forecast, resulting in a 0.0 pips EURUSD 1-hour move.