Italy's total producer price index, or PPI, rose 3.4% in June after rising 3.7% in May, statistical office Istat said Friday. Economists had forecast 3.6% rise. Producer prices have been rising since February.
The domestic PPI was up 3.5% annually, while the external PPI climbed 3.1%. In May, domestic producer prices grew 3.9% and the external PPI rose 3.5%.
On a monthly basis, total producer prices grew 0.2%, slower than May's 0.6% rise. The PPI was forecast to rise 0.3%. Internal producer prices were up 0.2% and external prices increased 0.3%.
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June 05, 2026 16:18 ET A busy week for economic news flow saw a slew of reports being released that reflected the trends in the U.S. labor market. In Europe, economic growth and inflation data gained attention as the European Central Bank and Bank of England head for policy session later in the month. In Asia, the monetary policy session of the Indian central bank was in focus as the country, a major oil importer, reels under the pressures of a weaker rupee and rising inflation.