PPI YoY in October
Short Answer
October's Producer Price Index (PPI) year-over-year is expected to exceed 7.1%, with broadening inflationary pressures indicating sustained price levels, despite a smaller anticipated positive contribution from energy. The market prices this outcome near 99.0%, a significant divergence from the model's 86.7% probability.
1. Market Behavior & Drivers
The primary driver for this market's activity is the release of September 2026 Producer Price Index data. The market began trading on October 15, the day the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that September year-over-year PPI reached 6.3%. This figure was an acceleration from August's 5.4% reading and represented the largest 12-month increase since December 2022. The strong inflation print established a baseline of risk, causing the market to price in a non-zero probability for October's YoY PPI to exceed 6.0%.
The large price spikes noted on October 25 and October 27 do not appear to correspond to this specific market contract. The alleged 16.0 percentage point move on October 25 is described as a misattribution in available research. The 9.0 percentage point spike on October 27 was observed in a different contract for an "Above 7.1%" outcome, and no specific news catalyst was identified for that movement. The price action for this 6.0% threshold market has been a more gradual upward trend since its inception.
- October PPI is expected above 6.1%, driven by broadening inflationary pressures.
- A materially smaller energy contribution reduces probability of PPI extreme upside above 7.1%.
Who Wins and Why
| Outcome | Market | Model | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Above 7.3% | 6.0% | 4.1% | A materially smaller positive contribution from energy in October is expected, reducing extreme upside PPI surges. |
| Above 6.7% | 49.0% | 86.7% | October's PPI is expected to remain elevated due to sustained inflationary pressures, despite moderating energy contributions. |
| Above 6.6% | 40.0% | 86.7% | October's PPI is expected to remain elevated due to sustained inflationary pressures, despite moderating energy contributions. |
| Above 6.3% | 33.0% | 86.7% | October's PPI is expected to remain elevated due to sustained inflationary pressures, despite moderating energy contributions. |
| Above 7.2% | 12.0% | 8.3% | A materially smaller positive contribution from energy in October is expected, reducing extreme upside PPI surges. |
Current Context
October PPI YoY data is not yet officially released. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is scheduled to release the final-demand Producer Price Index (PPI) for the 12 months ending October 2026 on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET [1][2][3]. The latest available observation for September 2026 showed final-demand PPI rising 6.3% year over year, marking the largest 12-month increase since December 2022, up from 5.4% in August [1][4][2][3]. The monthly increase in September was 1.3%, largely driven by energy [1][4]. September's inflation broadened beyond energy: final-demand goods rose 2.6% month over month, services increased 0.8%, and final demand less foods, energy, and trade services advanced 0.5% month over month and 5.0% year over year [1][4][5]. Economists interpreted the September report as evidence that elevated producer inflation could feed into Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) and that the Federal Reserve's work on inflation was not finished [1][4][5]. After the September release, estimates for core PCE rose to roughly 0.32% month over month from 0.25% in August, and the probability of at least one Fed hike by December reached about 91% [4][5]. October-meeting hike odds varied around 29%-34% [4][5].
Prediction markets indicate October PPI near high-6% range. As of October 27-28, prediction markets showed a central tendency for October PPI year over year near 6.7%-6.8% [6][7][8]. Polymarket displayed 6.8%+ as the leading outcome at 63%, while Paridesk showed 6.8%+ at 48% and 6.2% at 20% [6][7]. Differing contract structures and snapshots make these figures indicative rather than precise forecasts [6][7][8]. A Kalshi-focused retrospective updated October 27 reported a 6.7% market median for the October release, with implied probabilities of 64% above 6.7% and only 12% above 7.0% [8]. This study also found a short six-release history with a 0.69 percentage-point median miss, suggesting substantial forecast uncertainty [8]. Public.com's displayed contracts showed unusually high thresholds (99% above 7.1%), but these materially conflict with other market snapshots and appear affected by contract or liquidity issues, so they should not be treated as consensus [9]. An evidence-based baseline suggests October PPI YoY remains elevated around the high-6% range, exceeding September's 6.3%, due to September's energy shock and broader core/service pressures [1][4][10][11]. This is an inference, not an official economist consensus [1][4][10][11]. TradingEconomics previously modeled 5.9% near-term [10], while the cited September preview had expected only 5.4% and significantly undershot the 6.3% outcome [1][4][11].
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- 11Preview: Due October 15 - U.S. September PPI - Inflationarycontinuumeconomics.com
2. Price Chart
Historical Price (Probability)
Outcome probability
Date
3. Significant Price Movements
Notable price changes detected in the chart, along with research into what caused each movement.
Outcome: Above 6.3%
📉 October 28, 2026: 48.0pp drop
Price decreased from 81.0% to 33.0%
What happened: The provided web research does not establish a 48.0 percentage point drop for the prediction market "PPI YoY in October Above 6.3%" on October 28, 2026, explicitly stating that attributing this specific movement to PPI would be unsupported [1]. The September 2026 Producer Price Index (PPI), announced October 15, 2026, already registered 6.3% year-over-year due to a fuel and energy shock [2][3][4][5], setting a high threshold for the October PPI to surpass. Without evidence of the specified price movement, no primary driver can be identified, and no specific social media activity or catalyst for such a drop was found [1]. Therefore, social media activity is irrelevant to this unconfirmed price movement.
Outcome: Above 7.1%
📈 October 27, 2026: 88.0pp spike
Price increased from 11.0% to 99.0%
What happened: The prediction market for "PPI YoY in October" saw an 88.0 percentage point spike for the "Above 7.1%" outcome on October 27, 2026 [6][7]. However, no specific social media posts from key figures or breaking news announcements were identified as the primary catalyst for this price movement [6][7][8][9][10][11][12]. Instead, traders appear to have revised their expectations for October's Producer Price Index upwards, influenced by already-elevated September 2026 inflation data, which included a 3.7% headline CPI year over year and a 20.45% increase in energy CPI due to factors like the Iran war [9][10][11][12]. Given the lack of a specific, identifiable trigger, social media was likely irrelevant to this particular price movement.
Outcome: Above 7.0%
📈 October 26, 2026: 10.0pp spike
Price increased from 2.0% to 12.0%
What happened: The primary driver for the prediction market movement was the October 15, 2026, release of September's final-demand PPI, which surged to 6.3% YoY against an expected 5.3–5.4% [13][14]. This significant beat, largely fueled by an upstream energy and logistics shock, caused a sustained repricing of future inflation expectations, with implied median October PPI rising from 6.55% to 7.14% between October 20 and October 28 [13][4][15][16][6][7]. While social media posts reinforced this macro narrative, such as a Charlie Bilello X chart on the 6.3% PPI, available evidence does not establish a specific social media catalyst for a 10.0 percentage point spike on October 26 [17][18][13]. Social media therefore acted as a contributing accelerant, rather than a primary driver.
Outcome: Above 6.7%
📈 October 25, 2026: 16.0pp spike
Price increased from 23.0% to 39.0%
What happened: The alleged 16.0 percentage point spike on October 25, 2026, in the "PPI YoY in October" prediction market appears to be a misattribution based on the available research [19]. No reliable evidence ties this specific price movement to the "PPI YoY in October" market; rather, the 16.0pp search hit refers to a separate CPI-year-over-year-in-February-2026 market [19]. As such, no primary driver, including social media activity, traditional news, or market structure factors, could be identified for this non-existent movement in the specified market [19]. Therefore, social media was irrelevant to this event.
Sources (19)
- 1Will the United States Producer Price Index for final demand for October 2026 be above 6.3%? | PredictPediapredictpedia.com
- 2Producer Price Index News Release - 2026 M09 Resultsbls.gov
- 3September producer price index, retail sales datacnbc.com
- 4Soaring energy prices send inflation upward rapidly at the wholesale level | AP Newsapnews.com
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- 19预测市场全景日报 | FLASH-FILLINGflash-filling.com
4. Market Data
Contract Snapshot
This Kalshi market asks whether the Producer Price Index (PPI) Year-over-Year for October will be above 7.0%. A "Yes" resolution occurs if the October PPI YoY is greater than 7.0%, and a "No" resolution occurs if it is 7.0% or less. The market begins on November 13 at 7:30 am EST, with the maximum payout scheduled for November 13, 2026. No special settlement conditions are mentioned.
Available Contracts
Market options and current pricing
| Outcome bucket | Yes (price) | No (price) | Last trade probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Above 7.1% | $1.00 | $0.93 | 99% |
| Above 7.0% | $0.63 | $0.69 | 96% |
| Above 6.1% | $0.92 | $0.96 | 92% |
| Above 6.0% | $0.98 | $0.93 | 89% |
| Above 6.2% | $0.82 | $0.97 | 82% |
| Above 6.5% | $0.98 | $1.00 | 69% |
| Above 6.4% | $0.98 | $1.00 | 64% |
| Above 6.7% | $0.69 | $0.48 | 49% |
| Above 6.6% | $0.88 | $0.27 | 40% |
| Above 6.3% | $0.88 | $0.66 | 33% |
| Above 7.2% | $0.13 | $0.88 | 12% |
| Above 7.3% | $0.09 | $0.96 | 6% |
| Above 6.8% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Above 6.9% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
Market Discussion
As of October 28, 2026, prediction markets largely suggest a leading outcome for U.S. final-demand PPI year-over-year in October at 6.8% or higher, with Polymarket implying 55% and Paridesk showing 48% [1][2]. This is reinforced by other markets, including Public's 82% probability for above 6.2% and a 6.7% market median reported by PredictionScout on October 27 [3][4]. While the September PPI release was a "hot" print (the largest monthly increase since March 2022), trader commentary noted a muted and quickly reversed policy-market reaction [5].
Sources (5)
- 1PPI YoY - October 2026polymarket.com
- 2PPI YoY - October 2026: Live Odds & Probability | Parideskparidesk.com
- 3PPI YoY in October Odds & Predictions - Public.compublic.com
- 4PPI Prediction Market Accuracy: Kalshi Odds vs BLS Producer Pricespredictionscout.com
- 5Wholesale Prices Ran the Hottest Since 2022. Bonds Rallied Anyway. | FinancialMarkets.comfinancialmarkets.com
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6. How will October 2026 energy price data likely influence the upcoming PPI report versus September's energy-driven surge?
| September 2026 PPI YoY | 6.3% [1][2][3] |
|---|---|
| September 2026 PPI MoM | 1.3% [1][2][3] |
| September 2026 Final-Demand Energy Jump | 10.8% [1][2] |
October's energy price data will likely moderate the upcoming PPI report. The energy component for October 2026 is anticipated to contribute less significantly to the headline Producer Price Index (PPI) compared to the substantial surge observed in September [1][2][3]. This moderation could lead to lower monthly and year-over-year PPI readings or prevent another notable increase. The base expectation for the October 2026 PPI year-over-year rate is a decrease from September's 6.3%, primarily driven by a reduced monthly energy impulse [1][2][3].
September's PPI surge was heavily driven by energy price increases. In September 2026, final demand PPI experienced a 1.3% month-over-month increase and a 6.3% year-over-year rise [1][2]. This acceleration was largely propelled by a significant 10.8% jump in final-demand energy prices, which included a 20.3% increase in gasoline [1][2]. Energy alone accounted for over 80% of the increase in final-demand goods during September [1][2]. In contrast, the energy signal for October was mixed, unlike the distinct gasoline spike seen in September [4][5]. For instance, by October 26, 2026, the average U.S. regular gasoline price was $4.269 per gallon, a decrease from earlier in the month, although diesel prices did show an increase [4][5].
Non-energy factors and persistent fuel costs pose risks to disinflation. While a potential downside surprise in the October headline PPI should not be mistaken for complete disinflation, ongoing non-energy pass-through risks persist [1][6][2][3]. Furthermore, persistently high oil and diesel prices could still maintain an elevated headline PPI [1][6][2][3]. Notably, September's core measures also accelerated, with final demand less foods, energy, and trade services rising by 0.5% month over month [1][6][2]. The primary risk to achieving a lower year-over-year PPI rate stems from continued tightness in crude oil and diesel markets, along with their potential lagged impact on transportation, warehousing, and other services [1][2][3].
Sources (6)
- 1Producer Price Index News Release summarybls.gov
- 2Producer Price Indexes - September 2026bls.gov
- 3EIA expects a mixed picture for winter fuel costs this yeareia.gov
- 4Today in Energy Daily Priceseia.gov
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- 6September producer price index, retail sales datacnbc.com
7. What are the consensus forecasts for October 2026 YoY PPI from major economic analysts, and how do they align with prediction market pricing?
| No Major Analyst Consensus for Oct 2026 PPI YoY | Confirmed lack of specific documented consensus [1][2][3] |
|---|---|
| Prediction Market Median for Oct PPI YoY | Approximately 6.7% (as of October 27, 2026) [2] |
| Probability of Oct PPI YoY Exceeding 7.3% | Low, around 4%-9% [2][4][5][6] |
Traditional economic analyses show no specific consensus for October 2026 PPI. There is no documented major-analyst consensus specifically for the October 2026 year-over-year Producer Price Index (PPI), and publicly identified economist consensus evidence for this reference month is also limited [1][2][3][7][8]. However, prediction market pricing strongly indicates an expectation for October PPI YoY to remain elevated, likely in the mid-to-high 6% range, with a low probability of exceeding 7.2%-7.3% [1][2][3].
Prediction markets currently project October PPI YoY around 6.7%. As of October 27, 2026, the Kalshi market's estimated median for October PPI YoY was 6.7% [2]. Implied probabilities from Kalshi indicated a 95% chance of the figure being above 6.0% and 66% above 6.3%, but only 5% above 7.2% and 4% above 7.3% [2]. Later snapshots confirmed these trends, showing probabilities around 60%-61% for above 6.3% and only 9% for above 7.3% [4][5][6]. While aggregated prediction-market displays presented some variation in medians, approximately 6.63% and 7.13%, the underlying market signal is best summarized as roughly 6.6%-7.1%, centered near 6.7% [9][10].
Historical data suggests caution regarding prediction market median precision. Despite the clear signal from prediction markets, historical Kalshi performance warrants caution against treating the market median as a precise consensus forecast [2]. Across six prior 2026 PPI YoY releases, the median miss was 0.69 percentage points [2].
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8. How do recent trends in the PPI for goods versus the PPI for services indicate whether inflation is broadening or concentrating ahead of the October 2026 data?
| September PPI Final Demand YoY | 6.3% [1][2][3] |
|---|---|
| September PPI Goods YoY | 9.8% [1][2][3] |
| September PPI Services YoY | 4.9% [1][2][3] |
Inflation is broadening across sectors despite strong concentration in goods. Evidence from recent Producer Price Index (PPI) trends indicates that while the latest acceleration is dominated by goods and energy, a clear transmission into additional sectors, including core goods, transportation, trade margins, and the underlying annual rate, is occurring [1][2][3]. In September, the final demand PPI increased by 6.3% year over year, with goods rising 9.8% and services 4.9% [1][2][3]. This 4.9-point differential between goods and services suggests a greater concentration of inflationary pressures within the goods sector [1][2][3].
Monthly data highlights goods-led acceleration, yet services also show specific pressures. September's monthly data presented a significant goods-led split, with final-demand goods advancing 2.6% compared to 0.8% for services [1][2]. This was largely driven by a 10.8% increase in energy, where gasoline alone contributed to approximately half of the goods' monthly advance [1][2]. While services pressures were observed, they were concentrated in volatile or margin-sensitive categories, such as trade services, which rose 1.4%, and transportation and warehousing, up 3.4% [1][2]. Services excluding these categories increased by only 0.3%, suggesting a fully generalized services-inflation breakout has not occurred [1][2]. Despite the strong concentration in energy, broadening is evident; goods less food and energy still saw a 0.3% increase in September [1][2]. Similarly, final-demand services less trade, transportation, and warehousing also rose 0.3%, indicating some transmission beyond the headline energy shock [1][2]. The broader measure, final demand less food, energy, and trade services, further supports this, increasing 0.5% month over month and 5.0% year over year in September, albeit with less intense monthly acceleration than the headline goods movement [2][3].
Market expectations for October 2026 anticipate sustained high inflation levels. Ahead of the October release, market pricing predicts a high year-over-year PPI reading [4][5][6][7]. This is consistent with expectations for persistent or further-elevated inflation rather than a rapid normalization of prices [4][5][6][7].
Sources (7)
- 1Producer Price Index Home - Bureau of Labor Statisticsbls.gov
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- 7PPI YoY in October (October 2026): Odds, Chart & News | 4Search Predictions4search.com
9. What key economic data releases are scheduled before the November 13 PPI report that could serve as leading indicators for the final number?
| October CPI Release Date | November 10 [1][2][3][4] |
|---|---|
| October Employment Situation Release Date | November 6 [1][2][3][4] |
| Preliminary Q3 Productivity and Costs Release Date | November 5 [1][2][3] |
Key pre-PPI reports include October CPI and Employment Situation. Before the November 13, 2026, Producer Price Index (PPI) report, the October Consumer Price Index (CPI) on November 10 and the October Employment Situation on November 6 are identified as leading economic data releases [1][5][4]. The October CPI is considered the most direct pre-PPI inflation signal, released three days prior. Its detailed components, including goods, services, and market-based elements, can offer insights into the potential direction of the PPI, despite differences in their basket compositions and pricing stages [1][2][3][4]. The October Employment Situation provides critical information on labor-cost and demand conditions for October, reflected in payroll growth, unemployment rates, average hourly earnings, and hours worked [1][2][3][4].
Additional releases provide broader economic context for future PPI trends. While some data points are backward-looking, they offer significant context. The preliminary Q3 Productivity and Costs report, released November 5, provides useful unit labor-cost information as an indicator of cost pressure, though it is subject to revision [1][2][3]. Older but still relevant inputs, both released on October 29, include September Personal Income and Outlays, which features PCE and core PCE inflation as a broad cross-check, and the advance Q3 GDP estimate, which contains price components and signals overall demand [1][2][3]. The Q3 Employment Cost Index, released October 30, is also relevant for service-sector producer prices but specifically covers the third quarter [1][6].
Some data offers less direct PPI correlation or covers prior periods. The September Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS), released November 3, can indicate labor-market tightness and potential future wage or service-cost pressures, but its reference month is September [1][2][3]. Other releases scheduled before November 13, such as weekly initial jobless claims and the October Chicago PMI, are considered lower-confidence predictors for PPI because they are either indirect indicators or survey-based [7][6]. Notably, the schedule does not include an October retail-sales report before November 13 [1][2][3][8].
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10. Beyond energy, what 'wild card' factors in the October 2026 global supply chain could cause a significant deviation from PPI consensus forecasts?
| Historical Median PPI Miss | 0.69 percentage points across six scored releases [1][2][3][4] |
|---|---|
| Key Non-Energy Wild Cards | Geopolitical escalation, trade policy, climate/weather, maritime/logistics, cyberattacks, critical-input shortages [5][6][7] |
| Primary Risk Direction | Upside tail risks to producer prices [1][2][3][4] |
Non-energy factors could significantly deviate October 2026 PPI forecasts. The highest-impact non-energy supply-chain wild cards anticipated to introduce upside tail risks to producer prices include geopolitical escalation and trade-policy changes, climate and weather disruptions, maritime and logistics shocks, cyberattacks, and critical-input shortages [5][6][7]. These risks primarily manifest through sudden trade restrictions, weather and logistics failures, and shortages of crucial inputs [1][2][3][4]. A materially different print for PPI is plausible, as indicated by the market's recent historical median miss of 0.69 percentage points across six scored releases [1][2][3][4].
Geopolitical, climate, and logistics factors drive specific price mechanisms. Geopolitical and trade-policy changes, such as tariffs and sanctions, can reroute trade and increase landed costs, thereby affecting U.S. producer prices [5][6]. Climate and weather disruptions, like crop failures or drought in the Panama Canal, could simultaneously disrupt production and transport [5][7][6]. Maritime and logistics shocks, including conflict-related attacks or port congestion, may elevate freight and warehousing margins even without changes in energy prices [5][6]. Furthermore, cyberattacks and critical-input shortages in areas such as semiconductors or industrial metals pose risks, potentially causing abrupt delays or nonlinear price spikes due to concentrated global production and limited substitution options [5][7]. It is important to note that PPI shifts can arise from services and margins, not solely from physical input prices; wholesale/retail margins and freight-related costs have been significant contributors to past surprises, suggesting that tariff pass-through, inventory repricing, labor scarcity, and distribution bottlenecks are pertinent upside risks for October [8]. However, available market data do not currently provide probabilities for each specific catalyst [1][2][3][4].
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11. What Could Change the Odds
Key Catalysts for October PPI
The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the October-reference-month Producer Price Index on Friday, November 13, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern [1][2]. The most recent September PPI showed final-demand at +6.3% year over year and +1.3% month over month [1][2][3]. This 6.3% YoY reading surpassed the 5.3% consensus forecast and the prior 5.6%, signaling a substantial upside inflation surprise [4][5]. Public prediction markets on October 28 implied a 92% probability of October 2026 PPI YoY exceeding 6.1%, an 89% probability of exceeding 6.0%, an 82% probability of exceeding 6.2%, a 65% probability of exceeding 6.7%, and a 6% probability of exceeding 7.3% [6]. A reading below roughly 6.0%-6.1% YoY would constitute a bearish surprise, while 6.1%-6.7% defines the central market-supported zone. An outcome above 6.7% would represent a materially bullish inflation surprise, with outcomes above 7.3% currently assigned low probability [4][5][3].
Bullish inflation catalysts include renewed pressure from energy and gasoline, goods-price pass-through, and elevated trade, transportation, and warehousing margins [3]. In September, final-demand energy rose 10.8% and gasoline rose 20.3%, while final-demand services rose 0.8% [3]. Conversely, bearish or disinflationary catalysts involve reversal or stabilization in energy and gasoline prices, weaker goods demand limiting producer pass-through, and normalization in trade-service margins [3]. September's 6.3% YoY headline was heavily energy-driven; core final demand excluding foods, energy, and trade services rose 5.0% YoY, making an energy reversal the clearest downside risk [3]. A hotter-than-expected PPI generally supports the U.S. dollar and lowers rate-cut expectations, while a cooler result typically weakens the dollar and supports easing expectations, given the lag in producer-price pass-through to consumer inflation [4][5].
Key Dates & Catalysts
- Expiration: November 20, 2026
- Closes: November 13, 2026
Sources (6)
- 1Schedule of Releases for the Producer Price Indexbls.gov
- 2Producer Price Index Home - Bureau of Labor Statisticsbls.gov
- 3Producer Price Index News Release - 2026 M09 Resultsbls.gov
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13. Historical Resolutions
Historical Resolutions: 20 markets in this series
Outcomes: 18 resolved YES, 2 resolved NO
Recent resolutions:
- KXUSPPIYOY-26OCT15-T6.2: YES (Oct 15, 2026)
- KXUSPPIYOY-26OCT15-T6.1: YES (Oct 15, 2026)
- KXUSPPIYOY-26OCT15-T6.0: YES (Oct 15, 2026)
- KXUSPPIYOY-26OCT15-T5.9: YES (Oct 15, 2026)
- KXUSPPIYOY-26OCT15-T5.8: YES (Oct 15, 2026)
