22:42 - 6.07.2026

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July 6, Fineko/abc.az. The European Union's statistical office (Eurostat) has released the Producer Price Index (PPI) data for May. The figures closely matched global market forecasts.

Key Statistical Highlights:

• Eurozone PPI: In May, producer prices increased by 0.2% month-on-month and 5.9% year-on-year (market expectations stood at a 0.2% monthly and 5.7% annual increase).

• European Union (EU) PPI: Prices edged up by 0.2% on a monthly basis and rose by 5.7% compared to the same month last year.

Country-by-Country Dynamics:

• Top Monthly Changes: On a month-on-month basis, the highest increases were recorded in Southern Cyprus (3.6%), Ireland (2.8%), and the Netherlands (1.9%). Conversely, the sharpest declines were seen in Croatia (-2.1%) and Hungary (-1.3%).

• Highest Annual Inflation: Year-on-year, producer prices surged the most in Bulgaria (19.3%), Romania (13.5%), and Lithuania (12.3%), while Luxembourg bucked the trend with a 3.2% decrease.

Market Impact: The Producer Price Index serves as a key leading indicator for consumer inflation and directly influences the European Central Bank's (ECB) upcoming interest rate decisions.