https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/economists-hot-ppi-shows-fed-s-work-is-not-doneContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/economists-hot-ppi-shows-fed-s-work-is-not-donehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/economists-hot-ppi-shows-fed-s-work-is-not-done#u138019Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:35:40 +0000US producer prices jumped in September to their highest level in over four years, leading economists to warn that the Federal Reserve's work to curb inflation is incomplete. This wholesale price spike marks the second hotter-than-expected inflation reading in one week. With inflation worsening to 3.7% last month, some analysts warn the Fed may deliver another rate hike in two weeks. The surge was driven in part by climbing fuel costs, which also boosted retail sales through expensive gasoline.Why it mattersWholesale inflation often serves as a precursor to retail price increases for consu