Marketplace · October 15, 2026 · 00:25:30

Where producer prices go, consumer prices are likely follow

The September producer price index jumped 1.3%, the largest monthly rise since 2022, raising concerns about future consumer inflation. The episode also explores why some prices are holding steady or falling even as others surge, previews consumers' surprisingly robust holiday spending intentions, and profiles a Mumbai family clothing business that is pivoting toward India's domestic market amid global trade uncertainty.

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Producer price surge signals future consumer inflation

The Producer Price Index rose 1.3% in September, the biggest jump since 2022, warning that higher input costs may soon reach consumers.

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Inflation is not hitting everything equally

While many goods and services are more expensive, some categories are defying the broader inflation trend and remaining stable or falling in price.

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