Producer prices are up 6.3%. Consumer prices only 3.7%. This chart shows who eats the gap
The Producer Price Index rose 6.3% in the year to September and the Consumer Price Index 3.7%, the widest gap since 2022. Inside the S&P 500, energy and technology companies collect the difference, the rest pay it, and shoppers get their turn in 2027.
In September, the Producer Price Index rose 6.3%, while the Consumer Price Index increased by 3.7%. This is the widest gap since 2022. Large companies, such as those in the energy and technology sectors, tend to benefit from this disparity, while smaller businesses and consumers face higher costs. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports two inflation rates each month, and the recent divergence highlights the different impacts on producers versus consumers.
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