US forging & stamping PPI
Latest reading: 205 Index (March 2026)
- 1-month change
- +1.0%
- 3-month change
- +2.6%
- 12-month change
- +7.2%
- Source
- FRED PCU332111332111
Price history
Observations
| Date | Value (Index) |
|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2026 | 204.59 |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 202.61 |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 202.63 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 199.41 |
| Nov 1, 2025 | 198.85 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 199.25 |
| Sep 1, 2025 | 197.50 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 196.82 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 195.29 |
| Jun 1, 2025 | 191.55 |
| May 1, 2025 | 192.04 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 191.78 |
What the data shows
As of March 2026, us forging & stamping ppi stands at 205 Index (FRED: PCU332111332111). That is +7.2% versus March 2025 (191 Index), a notably higher trajectory over the past year. Over the last three months the series has moved +2.6% and modestly higher; month-on-month it is +1.0% and essentially flat. The trailing twelve-month range runs from 191 Index to 205 Index. Procurement teams tracking US metals exposure should treat this series as a monthly benchmark when repricing contracts, modelling cost-pass-through, or reviewing supplier indexation clauses.
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